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Kwis Family History

Kwis 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: Kois, Kowis, Kim, Kos, Reis, Kwon, Lewis, Kil, Kai, Lis

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Where is the Kwis family from?

You can see how Kwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kwis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kwis families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kwis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kwis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kwis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kwis. For the veterans among your Kwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Kwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kwis in 1972 was 80, and 81 in 1998.

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