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Kawanaka Family History

Kawanaka 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: Kawabata, Yamanaka, Kawahara, Hatanaka, Kawasaki, Kawakami, Kavanagh

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Where is the Kawanaka family from?

You can see how Kawanaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawanaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kawanaka families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kawanaka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kawanaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawanaka 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 78 census records available for the last name Kawanaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawanaka 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Kawanaka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kawanaka. For the veterans among your Kawanaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawanaka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kawanaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kawanaka in 1972 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawanaka 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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