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Kawaler Family History

Kawaler 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: Kawalec, Kapler, Kamler, Kandler, Lawler, Kappler, Kaller, Kanzler

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Where is the Kawaler family from?

You can see how Kawaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawaler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kawaler families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kawaler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kawaler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawaler 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 98 census records available for the last name Kawaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawaler 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kawaler. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kawaler. For the veterans among your Kawaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawaler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kawaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kawaler in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawaler 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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