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Kaiwa Family History

Kaiwa Name 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: Kawa, Kaba, Taira, Kai, Kamiya, Kalina, Kanda, Kasza, Sawa, Kawai

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Where is the Kaiwa family from?

You can see how Kaiwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaiwa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaiwa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaiwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaiwa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kaiwa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kaiwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiwa 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kaiwa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Kaiwa. For the veterans among your Kaiwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiwa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kaiwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaiwa in 1966 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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