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Kawula Family History

Kawula 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: Kaul, Padula, Pakula, Kula, Kawata, Bakula, Kala, Matula, Kaluza

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Where is the Kawula family from?

You can see how Kawula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kawula families living in Hawaii. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kawula's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Kawula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawula 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 Kawula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawula. 72% of Kawula men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kawula women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    72%
  • Maintenance
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Kawula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Kawula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawula 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kawula. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kawula. For the veterans among your Kawula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawula lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kawula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kawula in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kawula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawula 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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