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Kawin Family History

Kawin 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: Kamin, Kalin, Kain, Kadin, Sawin, Gavin, Hain, Kwon, Bain, Karlin

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Where is the Kawin family from?

You can see how Kawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kawin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kawin family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kawin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kawin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawin. 34% of Kawin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kawin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Kawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kawin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kawin. For the veterans among your Kawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Kawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kawin in 1966 was 84, and 78 in 1997.

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