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Kwaak Family History

Kwaak 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: Kwak, Kraak, Knaak, Waak, Kozak, Kaake, Raak, Wack, Krack, Kobak

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Where is the Kwaak family from?

You can see how Kwaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwaak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kwaak families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kwaak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kwaak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwaak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwaak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Kwaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwaak 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kwaak. 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 118 military records available for the last name Kwaak. For the veterans among your Kwaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwaak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kwaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kwaak in 1962 was 87, and 60 in 2003.

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