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Kawamoto Family History

Kawamoto Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 川本 or 川元 ‘(one who lives near) the source of the river’. It is found mostly in western Japan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kawamoto family from?

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

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kawamoto. 100% of Kawamoto men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kawamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawamoto 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kawamoto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kawamoto. For the veterans among your Kawamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawamoto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kawamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kawamoto in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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