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Kawles Family History

Kawles 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: Kales, Rawles, Sales, Hawley, Kapler, Kale, Lawless, Kamler, Fawley

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Where is the Kawles family from?

You can see how Kawles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kawles family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kawles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawles 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 65 census records available for the last name Kawles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawles 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kawles. 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 Kawles. For the veterans among your Kawles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawles lifespan?

Average Kawles life expectancy in 1988 was 16 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawles 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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