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Kaapana Family History

Kaapana 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: Haapala, Campana, Kapala, Kahana, Kalman, Kaplan, Kampen, Kazan

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Where is the Kaapana family from?

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

What did your Kaapana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaapana. 100% of Kaapana 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 121 census records available for the last name Kaapana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaapana 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kaapana. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kaapana. For the veterans among your Kaapana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaapana lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kaapana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaapana in 1969 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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