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Kaw Family History

Kaw Surname Meaning

Filipino: of Chinese origin variant Romanization of the surname 高 ‘high’ (see Gao 1 compare 2 below).

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高 (see Gao ) and 許 (see Xu).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaw family from?

You can see how Kaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kaw families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kaw's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kaw families in 1891.
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What did your Kaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Watress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaw. 29% of Kaw men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kaw women worked as a Watress.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Watress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaw 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaw. 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 687 military records available for the last name Kaw. For the veterans among your Kaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaw in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaw 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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