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Kyaw Family History

Kyaw Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from kyaw ‘famous’.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Kyaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kyaw family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kyaw's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kyaw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kyaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyaw 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Kyaw. 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 175 military records available for the last name Kyaw. For the veterans among your Kyaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kyaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kyaw in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

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