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Kauwe Family History

Kauwe 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: Kage, Kaake, Kaur, Kase, Kaul, Kale, Aude, Taube, Vause, Hauge

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Where is the Kauwe family from?

You can see how Kauwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauwe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kauwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kauwe families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauwe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kauwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauwe 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 Kauwe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauwe. 59% of Kauwe 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
    59%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Stevedore
    17%

What Kauwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Kauwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauwe 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kauwe. 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 115 military records available for the last name Kauwe. For the veterans among your Kauwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauwe lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Kauwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kauwe in 1945 was 36, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauwe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauwe 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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