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Kameoka Family History

Kameoka 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: Yamaoka, Kataoka, Kamiya, Kamel, Kaneko, Kamen, Kamara, Kantola

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Where is the Kameoka family from?

You can see how Kameoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kameoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kameoka families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kameoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kameoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kameoka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kameoka ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kameoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kameoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kameoka 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Kameoka. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kameoka. For the veterans among your Kameoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kameoka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kameoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kameoka in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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