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Kawelo Family History

Kawelo 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: Kabel, Kamel, Kaneko, Gawel, Kagel, Kawano, Kadel, Ravelo, Kanelos

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Where is the Kawelo family from?

You can see how Kawelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kawelo families living in Hawaii. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kawelo's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kawelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kawelo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Kawelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawelo 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kawelo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kawelo. For the veterans among your Kawelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawelo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kawelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kawelo in 1947 was 26, and 67 in 2004.

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