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Kawat Family History

Kawat 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: Kabat, Kawai, Kawata, Kawa, Kaba, Karas, Kazan, Kant, Kamath, Kadar

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Where is the Kawat family from?

You can see how Kawat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawat family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kawat family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawat's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kawat families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Kawat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawat 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kawat. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kawat. For the veterans among your Kawat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawat lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Kawat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kawat in 1978 was 86, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawat 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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