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Kaiwi Family History

Kaiwi Surname 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: Kai, Kivi, Kairis, Kari, Kawai, Zaidi, Saiki, Kasai, Kamei, Kain

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Where is the Kaiwi family from?

You can see how Kaiwi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiwi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kaiwi families living in Hawaii. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kaiwi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaiwi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiwi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaiwi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaiwi. 100% of Kaiwi 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kaiwi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Kaiwi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiwi 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 Kaiwi. 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 130 military records available for the last name Kaiwi. For the veterans among your Kaiwi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiwi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kaiwi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaiwi in 1974 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaiwi 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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