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Kui Family History

Kui Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 奎, a name of one of the 28 Mansions in traditional Chinese astronomy: Han Chinese surname adopted by people from Mongolian and Manchu ethnic groups.

Alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 桂 and 歸; see Gui 1.

Cantonese form of the surname 瞿; see Qu.

Cantonese form of the surname 居; see Ju.

Another Mandarin form of the surname 隗; see Wei 7.

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


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Where is the Kui family from?

You can see how Kui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kui families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kui's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kui 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 Kui ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kui 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Kui. 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 883 military records available for the last name Kui. For the veterans among your Kui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kui lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kui in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kui

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kui 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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