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Kamalu Family History

Kamalu 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: Kamal, Kamali, Kamel, Kamath, Kamara, Jamal, Kalal, Kasal, Kapala

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Where is the Kamalu family from?

You can see how Kamalu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamalu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kamalu families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamalu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kamalu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamalu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kamalu ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kamalu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Kamalu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamalu 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kamalu. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kamalu. For the veterans among your Kamalu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamalu lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kamalu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kamalu in 1974 was 34, and 68 in 2002.

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