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Kihei Family History

Kihei 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: Kiel, Kiper, Kivi, Schei, Kibe, Kile, Kohli, Kiker, Kamei, Kies

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Where is the Kihei family from?

You can see how Kihei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kihei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kihei families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kihei's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kihei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kihei 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 Kihei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kihei. 100% of Kihei men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kihei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Kihei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kihei 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kihei. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kihei. For the veterans among your Kihei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kihei lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Kihei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kihei in 1988 was 73, and 66 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kihei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kihei 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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