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Kaili Family History

Kaili 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: Kail, Karlin, Kil, Kai, Ali, Karl, Keil, Kaul, Kivi, Kale

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Where is the Kaili family from?

You can see how Kaili families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaili family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaili families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Kaili families living in Hawaii. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kaili's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaili families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaili surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaili ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaili. 100% of Kaili 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 603 census records available for the last name Kaili. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaili 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kaili. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kaili. For the veterans among your Kaili ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaili lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaili life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaili in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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