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Cwalina Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from cwalina a species of plant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Malina, Calia, Kalina, Fralin, Cain, Galin, Saline, Kalin, Farina

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Where is the Cwalina family from?

You can see how Cwalina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwalina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cwalina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cwalina families living in Massachusetts. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cwalina's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cwalina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwalina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cwalina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cwalina. 43% of Cwalina men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cwalina women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Cwalina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Cwalina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwalina 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Cwalina. 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 254 military records available for the last name Cwalina. For the veterans among your Cwalina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwalina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cwalina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cwalina in 1957 was 49, and 69 in 2003.

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