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Kwit Family History

Kwit 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: Kwiat, Kim, Kwon, Kil, Kai, Kant, Ki, Keil, Twist, Kost

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Where is the Kwit family from?

You can see how Kwit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kwit families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kwit's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kwit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwit 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 Kwit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kwit. 34% of Kwit men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Buffer
    34%

What Kwit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Kwit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwit 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kwit. 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 Kwit. For the veterans among your Kwit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kwit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kwit in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kwit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwit 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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