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Kahawai Family History

Kahawai 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: Kawai, Kagawa, Kahana, Khatri, Kawakami, Kamara, Kasai, Hathaway

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Where is the Kahawai family from?

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

What did your Kahawai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahawai. 100% of Kahawai 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 173 census records available for the last name Kahawai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahawai 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kahawai. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kahawai. For the veterans among your Kahawai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahawai lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kahawai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kahawai in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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