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Kuwata Family History

Kuwata 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: Kurata, Kawata, Kurta, Kujala, Kulaga, Iwata, Kubota, Kata, Kujath

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Where is the Kuwata family from?

You can see how Kuwata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuwata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kuwata families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kuwata's in USA. California had the highest population of Kuwata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuwata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuwata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuwata. 67% of Kuwata men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kuwata women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kuwata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Kuwata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuwata 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Kuwata. 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 104 military records available for the last name Kuwata. For the veterans among your Kuwata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuwata lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kuwata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kuwata in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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