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Kalkowski Family History

Kalkowski Name Meaning

Polish (Kałkowski): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Kałków in Masovian and Świętokrzyskie voivodeships. Polish (Kalkowski): probably an occupational name or habitational name derived from German Kalk ‘lime’ (see Kalk ) + the Polish surname ending -owski. It is found mainly in Pomerania where there was strong German influence and several places called with German Kalk (now only two small settlements called Kalk and Kalka).

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

Similar surnames: Palkowski, Walkowski, Falkowski, Malkowski, Galkowski, Salkowski

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Where is the Kalkowski family from?

You can see how Kalkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kalkowski family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalkowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kalkowski families in 1911.

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What did your Kalkowski ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
35%
New Worker
14%
Carpenter
9%
Roofer
9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
100%

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Census Records
There are 865 census records available for the last name Kalkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkowski 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kalkowski. 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 380 military records available for the last name Kalkowski. For the veterans among your Kalkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Kalkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkowski 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kalkowski. 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 380 military records available for the last name Kalkowski. For the veterans among your Kalkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalkowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kalkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalkowski in 1956 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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