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Kajitani Family History

Kajitani 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: Kapitan, Capitani, Kastan, Kattan, Mariani, Capitano, Damiani

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Where is the Kajitani family from?

You can see how Kajitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajitani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kajitani families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kajitani's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Kajitani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajitani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kajitani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Barberess were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kajitani. 100% of Kajitani men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Kajitani women worked as a Barberess. .

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Barberess
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kajitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajitani 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Kajitani. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kajitani. For the veterans among your Kajitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajitani lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kajitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kajitani in 1961 was 78, and 74 in 2002.

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