Origins of the Kowalski surname

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    In 1921, most Kowalskis lived in london

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    1,100 Kowalski Travel & migration records
    150 Kowalskis found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Kowalskis

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Kowalskis in 1921

    Confectioner

    2

    Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Textile Products

    2

    Tailoress

    2

    Assisting In The Business

    1

    Cabinet Case Liner

    1

    Common male occupations for Kowalskis in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    36

    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    29

    Machinists

    20

    Tinsmiths

    18

    Semiskilled Occupations In Mechanical Treatment Of Metals (Rolling

    15

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