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Kawabe Family History

Kawabe 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: Kaake, Knabe, Tanabe, Kawai, Kawata, Kawano, Kawalec, Karaba, Kahane

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Where is the Kawabe family from?

You can see how Kawabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kawabe families living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kawabe's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kawabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawabe 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 Kawabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kawabe. 60% of Kawabe men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Kawabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kawabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawabe 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Kawabe. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kawabe. For the veterans among your Kawabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawabe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kawabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kawabe in 1968 was 86, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawabe 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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