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Kaanapu Family History

Kaanapu 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: Knapp, Kavanagh, Karnopp, Kanagy, Karnatz, Kaasa, Kanady, Kanaan

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Where is the Kaanapu family from?

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

What did your Kaanapu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Kaanapu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaanapu 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 Kaanapu. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kaanapu. For the veterans among your Kaanapu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaanapu lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Kaanapu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kaanapu in 1955 was 33, and 48 in 2002.

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