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Kwait Family History

Kwait 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: Twait, Wait, Kai, Kant, Kwak, Kawai, Kraft, Iwai, Ewart, Swain

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Where is the Kwait family from?

You can see how Kwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwait family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kwait families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Kwait families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kwait's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kwait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwait 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 Kwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwait. 100% of Kwait men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Kwait women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Kwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwait 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kwait. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kwait. For the veterans among your Kwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwait lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kwait in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwait 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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