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Kalua Family History

Kalua Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kalua family from?

You can see how Kalua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 32 Kalua families living in Hawaii. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kalua's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kalua families in 1920.
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What did your Kalua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalua. 54% of Kalua men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kalua women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalua were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Stevedore
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kalua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Kalua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalua 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kalua. 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 234 military records available for the last name Kalua. For the veterans among your Kalua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalua lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kalua in 1967 was 49, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalua 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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