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Kanekoa Family History

Kanekoa 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: Kaneko, Kanelos, Kano, Kakos, Kanda, Manetta, Panek, Vanella, Canepa

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Where is the Kanekoa family from?

You can see how Kanekoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanekoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kanekoa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanekoa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanekoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanekoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanekoa ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Kanekoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanekoa 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kanekoa. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kanekoa. For the veterans among your Kanekoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanekoa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanekoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kanekoa in 1954 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanekoa 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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