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Kawan Family History

Kawan 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: Kazan, Kawai, Kalan, Karan, Kawano, Kwan, Awan, Kagan, Kahan, Kavan

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Where is the Kawan family from?

You can see how Kawan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kawan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kawan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kawan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawan 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 Kawan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kawan. 100% of Kawan 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 Kawan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kawan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawan 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kawan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kawan. For the veterans among your Kawan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kawan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kawan in 1958 was 59, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawan 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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