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Kaai Family History

Kaai Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained. In some cases possibly also Dutch (also Van der Kaai): topographic name for someone living by a quay.

It originates from the Middle Dutch terms kade, cade, ka, and kaai.

The word denotes a ‘quay embankment’.

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


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Where is the Kaai family from?

You can see how Kaai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kaai family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaai's in USA. California had the highest population of Kaai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaai 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 Kaai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaai. 62% of Kaai men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaai women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    62%
  • Musician
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Caretaker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Kaai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Kaai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaai 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 Kaai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 211 military records available for the last name Kaai. For the veterans among your Kaai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaai in 1962 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaai 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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