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Kowalsky Family History

Kowalsky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Kowalski and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Compare Kovalsky.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kowalsky family from?

You can see how Kowalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowalsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowalsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kowalsky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kowalsky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kowalsky families in 1911.
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What did your Kowalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kowalsky. 60% of Kowalsky men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Kowalsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kowalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowalsky 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kowalsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kowalsky. For the veterans among your Kowalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowalsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kowalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kowalsky in 1946 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowalsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowalsky 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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