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Kwei Family History

Kwei Surname Meaning

alternative Mandarin form of the Chinese surnames 桂 and 歸 see Gui (1) and (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kwei family from?

You can see how Kwei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kwei family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kwei's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Kwei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwei 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 Kwei ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kwei. 100% of Kwei women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kwei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwei 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Kwei. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kwei. For the veterans among your Kwei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwei lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kwei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kwei in 1982 was 66, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwei 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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