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Kawas Family History

Kawas 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: Karas, Kawai, Kaas, Kalas, Kanas, Kawa, Kaba, Vadas, Kazan, Maras

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Where is the Kawas family from?

You can see how Kawas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kawas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kawas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kawas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawas 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 Kawas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kawas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Kawas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawas 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Kawas. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kawas. For the veterans among your Kawas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kawas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kawas in 1962 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawas 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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