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Nakoa Family History

Nakoa Name 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: Kakos, Makos, Baksa, Nabor, Nakao, Nava, Nakata, Hakola, Bako, Namba

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Where is the Nakoa family from?

You can see how Nakoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nakoa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Nakoa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nakoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakoa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cane Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakoa. 50% of Nakoa men worked as a Cane Cutter. .

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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

  • Cane Cutter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Nakoa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Nakoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakoa 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Nakoa. 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 20 military records available for the last name Nakoa. For the veterans among your Nakoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakoa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nakoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Nakoa in 1966 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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