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Kamaka Family History

Kamaka Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kamaka family from?

You can see how Kamaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamaka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kamaka families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kamaka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kamaka families in 1880.
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What did your Kamaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coffee Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamaka. 34% of Kamaka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kamaka women worked as a Coffee Picker.

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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
    34%
  • Stevedore
    28%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coffee Picker
    100%

What Kamaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kamaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamaka 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Kamaka. 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 198 military records available for the last name Kamaka. For the veterans among your Kamaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamaka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kamaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kamaka in 1960 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamaka 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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