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Kawahata Family History

Kawahata 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: Kawabata, Kawahara, Kuwahara, Kawata, Kawakami, Yamagata, Kawamura

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Where is the Kawahata family from?

You can see how Kawahata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawahata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kawahata families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kawahata's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kawahata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawahata 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 Kawahata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kawahata. 100% of Kawahata men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kawahata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Kawahata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawahata 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Kawahata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Kawahata. For the veterans among your Kawahata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawahata lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kawahata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kawahata in 1970 was 75, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawahata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawahata 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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