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Kawiter Family History

Kawiter 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: Klawiter, Kaiser, Kreiter, Kanter, Kater, Hamiter, Kalter, Klawitter

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Where is the Kawiter family from?

You can see how Kawiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kawiter family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawiter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kawiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawiter 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 2 census records available for the last name Kawiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawiter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kawiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kawiter. For the veterans among your Kawiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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