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Kawkins Family History

Kawkins 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: Hawkins, Dawkins, Adkins, Rankins, Alkins, Kalnins, Makins, Parkins

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Where is the Kawkins family from?

You can see how Kawkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kawkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kawkins family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kawkins's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kawkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kawkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kawkins. 100% of Kawkins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Kawkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawkins 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kawkins. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kawkins. For the veterans among your Kawkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawkins lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Kawkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kawkins in 1992 was 48, and 56 in 1998.

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