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Kahila Family History

Kahila 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: Kamiya, Kalina, Avila, Kala, Kotila, Davila, Abila, Dahill, Cahill

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Where is the Kahila family from?

You can see how Kahila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kahila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kahila family living in Hawaii. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kahila's in USA. Hawaii and 4 other states had the highest population of Kahila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahila ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Kahila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Kahila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahila 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Kahila. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kahila. For the veterans among your Kahila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahila lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kahila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kahila in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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