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Kawha Family History

Kawha 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: Kawa, Kaba, Kanda, Kasza, Sawa, Kawai, Kara, Kaya, Kafka, Kalka

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kawha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawha 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kawha. 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 military records available for the last name Kawha. For the veterans among your Kawha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawha lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kawha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kawha in 1948 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawha 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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