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Kawell Family History

Kawell 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: Oswell, Kidwell, Jewell, Kabel, Kamel, Knell, Maxwell, Elwell, Sewell

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Where is the Kawell family from?

You can see how Kawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kawell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Kawell families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kawell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kawell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawell 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 Kawell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawell. 39% of Kawell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kawell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kawell were Farm Hand and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Service Man
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Kawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawell 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kawell. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kawell. For the veterans among your Kawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kawell in 1966 was 95, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawell 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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