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Kamakau Family History

Kamakau 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: Kamara, Kamiya, Kaake, Kawakami, Kamath, Kamal, Amaral, Ramadan

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Where is the Kamakau family from?

You can see how Kamakau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamakau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kamakau families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamakau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kamakau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamakau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamakau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kamakau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Kamakau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kamakau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamakau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kamakau. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kamakau. For the veterans among your Kamakau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamakau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Kamakau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kamakau in 1971 was 86, and 75 in 2000.

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