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Karway Family History

Karway 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: Karas, Karman, Kallay, Kawai, Kardas, Kara, Garay, Radway, Gadway

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Where is the Karway family from?

You can see how Karway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karway family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Karway families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karway's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karway 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 31 census records available for the last name Karway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Karway. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karway. For the veterans among your Karway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Karway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karway in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karway 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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