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Kawatsu Family History

Kawatsu 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: Komatsu, Kawata, Karas, Kamath, Kabat, Kawai, Kaas, Kaasa, Kalas

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Where is the Kawatsu family from?

You can see how Kawatsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawatsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kawatsu families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kawatsu's in USA. California had the highest population of Kawatsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawatsu 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 Kawatsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawatsu. 100% of Kawatsu men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kawatsu women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Kawatsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kawatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawatsu 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Kawatsu. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kawatsu. For the veterans among your Kawatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawatsu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Kawatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kawatsu in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawatsu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawatsu 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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