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Kiwala Family History

Kiwala 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: Kivela, Fiala, Kawata, Kala, Kujala, Iwata, Kiraly, Kowal, Kubala

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Where is the Kiwala family from?

You can see how Kiwala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiwala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kiwala families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kiwala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kiwala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiwala 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 Kiwala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiwala. 67% of Kiwala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kiwala women worked as a Janitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiwala were Cook and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kiwala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Kiwala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiwala 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kiwala. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kiwala. For the veterans among your Kiwala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiwala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kiwala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiwala in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiwala 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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