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Kawary Family History

Kawary 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: Kadar, Kawai, Kamara, Kawata, Kanagy, Savary, Kawano, Kanady, Kakar

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Where is the Kawary family from?

You can see how Kawary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawary family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Kawary families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kawary families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawary 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 20 census records available for the last name Kawary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawary 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kawary. 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 military records available for the last name Kawary. For the veterans among your Kawary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawary lifespan?

Average Kawary life expectancy in 1985 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawary 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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