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Kawsthorn Family History

Kawsthorn 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: Hawthorn, Cawthorn, Hawthorne, Kastor, Cawthorne, Lawhorn, Hathorn

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Where is the Kawsthorn family from?

You can see how Kawsthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawsthorn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kawsthorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kawsthorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kawsthorn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kawsthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawsthorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kawsthorn. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kawsthorn. For the veterans among your Kawsthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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