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Kowis Family History

Kowis Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Kowitz.

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


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Where is the Kowis family from?

You can see how Kowis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kowis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kowis families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kowis families in 1911.
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What did your Kowis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowis. 34% of Kowis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kowis women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kowis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Kowis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowis 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kowis. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kowis. For the veterans among your Kowis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kowis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kowis in 1969 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowis 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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