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Kawry Family History

Kawry 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: Lawry, Kary, Kay, Karp, Kaur, Karl, Barry, Kari, Kawai, Harry

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Where is the Kawry family from?

You can see how Kawry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kawry families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kawry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawry 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 24 census records available for the last name Kawry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kawry. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kawry. For the veterans among your Kawry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawry lifespan?

Average Kawry life expectancy in 1983 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawry 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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