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Keawe Family History

Keawe 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: Keane, Kage, Kaake, Knabe, Kase, Leake, Kale, Kew, Pease, Kane

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Where is the Keawe family from?

You can see how Keawe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keawe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Keawe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Keawe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Keawe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Keawe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keawe 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 Keawe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keawe. 65% of Keawe men worked as a 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
    65%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

What Keawe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keawe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keawe 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Keawe. 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 141 military records available for the last name Keawe. For the veterans among your Keawe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keawe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Keawe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Keawe in 1959 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Keawe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keawe 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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