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Cwach Family History

Cwach 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: Coach, Wach, Bach, Mach, Brach, Flach, Roach, Lach, Vlach, Wack

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Where is the Cwach family from?

You can see how Cwach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cwach families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Cwach's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Cwach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cwach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cwach. 50% of Cwach men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Cwach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Cwach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwach 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cwach. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cwach. For the veterans among your Cwach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cwach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cwach in 1966 was 77, and 48 in 2002.

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