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Kaahanui Family History

Kaahanui 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: Kashani, Lakhani, Kahanek, Kathan, Kahane, Kahan, Kahana, Kalman

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Where is the Kaahanui family from?

You can see how Kaahanui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaahanui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kaahanui families living in Hawaii. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kaahanui's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaahanui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaahanui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaahanui ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaahanui. 100% of Kaahanui 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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What Kaahanui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kaahanui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaahanui 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kaahanui. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kaahanui. For the veterans among your Kaahanui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaahanui lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kaahanui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kaahanui in 1968 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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