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Kaui Family History

Kaui 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, Kaur, Kaul, Kari, Kau, Kauk, Kaut, Kaus, Kaun, Kazi

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Where is the Kaui family from?

You can see how Kaui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaui family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaui families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kaui family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaui's in USA. California had the highest population of Kaui families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaui ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaui. 100% of Kaui 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 Kaui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Kaui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaui 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kaui. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kaui. For the veterans among your Kaui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaui lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Kaui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kaui in 1957 was 51, and 70 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaui 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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