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Where is the Kanwar family from?

You can see how Kanwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanwar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanwar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kanwar's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Kanwar families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanwar 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 67 census records available for the last name Kanwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanwar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kanwar. 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 137 military records available for the last name Kanwar. For the veterans among your Kanwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanwar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Kanwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kanwar in 1986 was 89, and 68 in 2002.

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Kanwar Family History