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Kawamoto Family History

Kawamoto Name Meaning

Japanese: written 川本 or 川元 ‘(one who lives near) the source of the river’. It is found mostly in western Japan.

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


Similar surnames: Kawano, Sakamoto, Hamamoto, Kuramoto, Kawamura, Kawata, Kawai

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Where is the Kawamoto family from?

You can see how Kawamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawamoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kawamoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 70 Kawamoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kawamoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kawamoto families in 1920.
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What did your Kawamoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawamoto. 22% of Kawamoto men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kawamoto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawamoto were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kawamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawamoto 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kawamoto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kawamoto. For the veterans among your Kawamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawamoto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kawamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kawamoto in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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