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Kawachi Family History

Kawachi 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: Kawai, Adachi, Kawaguchi, Karwacki, Kawecki, Malachi, Zawacki

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Where is the Kawachi family from?

You can see how Kawachi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawachi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Kawachi families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kawachi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kawachi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawachi 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 Kawachi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawachi. 67% of Kawachi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kawachi women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawachi were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Kawachi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Kawachi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawachi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kawachi. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kawachi. For the veterans among your Kawachi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawachi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kawachi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kawachi in 1965 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawachi 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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