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Kawer Family History

Kawer 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: Kader, Kacer, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Kafer, Kaper, Kaner, Kaler

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Where is the Kawer family from?

You can see how Kawer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kawer families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kawer family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawer's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Kawer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kawer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawer 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Kawer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kawer. For the veterans among your Kawer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kawer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kawer in 1952 was 49, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawer 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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