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Kowieski Family History

Kowieski 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: Kowalski, Nowinski, Kocinski, Konwinski, Sowinski, Kozinski, Kolinski

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Where is the Kowieski family from?

You can see how Kowieski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowieski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowieski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kowieski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Kowieski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowieski 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 Kowieski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowieski. 100% of Kowieski men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kowieski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kowieski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowieski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kowieski. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kowieski. For the veterans among your Kowieski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowieski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Kowieski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kowieski in 1961 was 44, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowieski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowieski 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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