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Kapahua Family History

Kapahua 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: Kapadia, Kapala, Kapaun, Kalafut, Kamara, Kagawa, Karaffa, Kawata

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Where is the Kapahua family from?

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

What did your Kapahua ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kapahua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kapahua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapahua 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kapahua. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kapahua. For the veterans among your Kapahua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapahua lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Kapahua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kapahua in 1978 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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