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Kapahu Family History

Kapahu 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: Kapala, Kapaun, Karau, Kaba, Papa, Kaplan, Karas, Apa, Kazan, Sarah

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Where is the Kapahu family from?

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

What did your Kapahu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kapahu. 100% of Kapahu men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Kapahu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kapahu 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kapahu. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kapahu. For the veterans among your Kapahu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kapahu lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kapahu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kapahu in 1970 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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