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Kowalcik Family History

Kowalcik Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kowalik, Kovalcik, Kowalchuk, Kovalik, Kotalik, Kovacik, Kovalchik

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Where is the Kowalcik family from?

You can see how Kowalcik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalcik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kowalcik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kowalcik family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowalcik's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kowalcik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowalcik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kowalcik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowalcik. 56% of Kowalcik men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Meat Counter Man
    23%

What Kowalcik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Kowalcik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalcik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Kowalcik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Kowalcik. For the veterans among your Kowalcik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalcik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kowalcik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kowalcik in 1966 was 39, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowalcik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowalcik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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