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Kawata Family History

Kawata Surname Meaning

Japanese: alternate pronunciation of Kawada.

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


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Where is the Kawata family from?

You can see how Kawata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kawata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Kawata families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kawata's in USA. California had the highest population of Kawata families in 1920.
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What did your Kawata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawata. 29% of Kawata men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kawata women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Kawata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Kawata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawata 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 Kawata. 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 356 military records available for the last name Kawata. For the veterans among your Kawata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kawata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kawata in 1963 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawata 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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