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Kwoka Family History

Kwoka 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: Kwok, Kwon, Kwak, Koga, Kosa, Kafka, Kalka, Kopa, Koza, Krok

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Where is the Kwoka family from?

You can see how Kwoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwoka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kwoka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kwoka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Kwoka's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Kwoka families in 1920.
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What did your Kwoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwoka. 50% of Kwoka men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kwoka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwoka were Mill Hand and Cigar Maker. .

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Mill Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Cigar Maker
    29%
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What Kwoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Kwoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwoka 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Kwoka. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kwoka. For the veterans among your Kwoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwoka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kwoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kwoka in 1957 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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