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Pookalani Family History

Pookalani 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: Kalan, Poland, Pollari, Lalani, Woodland, Okland, Pollan, Poorman

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Where is the Pookalani family from?

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

What did your Pookalani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stevedore was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pookalani. 100% of Pookalani men worked as a Stevedore.

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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

  • Stevedore
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pookalani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pookalani 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pookalani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pookalani. For the veterans among your Pookalani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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