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Kuwae Family History

Kuwae 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: Kumar, Kwak, Kawai, Kure, Kuras, Kula, Kuna, Kuba, Kuse, Duwe

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Where is the Kuwae family from?

You can see how Kuwae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuwae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kuwae family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuwae's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kuwae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuwae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuwae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuwae. 100% of Kuwae men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kuwae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuwae 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Kuwae. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kuwae. For the veterans among your Kuwae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuwae lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Kuwae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kuwae in 1994 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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