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Kowtko Family History

Kowtko 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: Kosko, Kostka, Kokko, Katko, Voytko, Kopko, Kitko, Ontko, Kottke

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Where is the Kowtko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowtko 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 Kowtko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowtko. 50% of Kowtko 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
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

What Kowtko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kowtko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowtko 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kowtko. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kowtko. For the veterans among your Kowtko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowtko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kowtko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kowtko in 1958 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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