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Kawamata Family History

Kawamata 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: Kawabata, Kawata, Kawamura, Kawahara, Kawamoto, Kawakami, Kamath

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Where is the Kawamata family from?

You can see how Kawamata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kawamata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kawamata families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kawamata's in USA. California had the highest population of Kawamata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kawamata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kawamata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Barber were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kawamata. 43% of Kawamata men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kawamata women worked as a Barber. .

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%
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What Kawamata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kawamata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawamata 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Kawamata. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kawamata. For the veterans among your Kawamata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawamata lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kawamata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kawamata in 1964 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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