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Tawa Family History

Tawa 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: Sawa, Tata, Tada, Tara, Bawa, Taha, Kawa, Hata, Tang, Tan

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Where is the Tawa family from?

You can see how Tawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tawa families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tawa's in USA. California had the highest population of Tawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tawa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tawa. 60% of Tawa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tawa women worked as a General Office Work. .

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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
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Office Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Tawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawa 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Tawa. 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 115 military records available for the last name Tawa. For the veterans among your Tawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tawa in 1966 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

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