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Kakurai Family History

Kakurai 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: Sakurai, Kukura, Karas, Kaur, Sakai, Kari, Kawai, Tamura, Kamara

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There are 14 census records available for the last name Kakurai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kakurai 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kakurai. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Kakurai. For the veterans among your Kakurai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kakurai lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Kakurai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kakurai in 1988 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

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