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Kekai Family History

Kekai 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: Kai, Sakai, Kawai, Kasai, Seki, Kokal, Kraai, Nakai, Kakar, Kuka

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Where is the Kekai family from?

You can see how Kekai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kekai family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kekai's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kekai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekai 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 Kekai ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Kekai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekai 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kekai. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kekai. For the veterans among your Kekai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekai lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Kekai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kekai in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kekai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kekai 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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