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Kawaye Family History

Kawaye 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: Kaake, Kawai, Kawata, Sawaya, Kawano, Kawalec, Lahaye, Kahane, Kaase

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Where is the Kawaye family from?

You can see how Kawaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawaye family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kawaye family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawaye's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kawaye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawaye 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 18 census records available for the last name Kawaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawaye 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kawaye. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kawaye. For the veterans among your Kawaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawaye lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Kawaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kawaye in 1982 was 62, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawaye 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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