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Kahai Family History

Kahai 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: Kawai, Kasai, Kanai, Kahan, Kaba, Kai, Karas, Kazan, Gahan, Bahri

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Where is the Kahai family from?

You can see how Kahai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kahai families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kahai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahai ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kahai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Kahai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahai 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kahai. 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 Kahai. For the veterans among your Kahai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kahai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kahai in 1962 was 46, and 54 in 2003.

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