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Klawa Family History

Klawa 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, Lala, Lada, Klar, Sawa, Kawai, Kara, Kaya, Lama

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Where is the Klawa family from?

You can see how Klawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klawa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Klawa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Klawa family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Klawa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Klawa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klawa 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 Klawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klawa. 50% of Klawa 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
    50%
  • Pattern Maker
    50%

What Klawa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Klawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klawa 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Klawa. 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 32 military records available for the last name Klawa. For the veterans among your Klawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klawa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Klawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Klawa in 1956 was 33, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Klawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klawa 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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