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Kauhi Family History

Kauhi 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, Kuhl, Kaur, Kaul, Kuhn, Kari, Kawai, Kasai, Machi, Kau

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Where is the Kauhi family from?

You can see how Kauhi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauhi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kauhi families living in Hawaii. This was about 93% of all the recorded Kauhi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kauhi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauhi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kauhi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauhi. 78% of Kauhi 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
    78%
  • Chief Electrician
    23%

What Kauhi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Kauhi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauhi 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kauhi. 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 102 military records available for the last name Kauhi. For the veterans among your Kauhi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauhi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kauhi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kauhi in 1964 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauhi 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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