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Kahele Family History

Kahele Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kahele family from?

You can see how Kahele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Kahele families living in Hawaii. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kahele's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kahele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahele. 74% of Kahele men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kahele women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahele were Stevedore and Forelady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Stevedore
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Forelady
    50%

What Kahele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Kahele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahele 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kahele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 169 military records available for the last name Kahele. For the veterans among your Kahele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahele lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kahele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kahele in 1948 was 24, and 30 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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