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Kumai Family History

Kumai 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: Kumar, Kai, Kuzma, Budai, Kamal, Kawai, Human, Kasai, Imai, Kuras

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Where is the Kumai family from?

You can see how Kumai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kumai families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kumai's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kumai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Kumai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumai 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kumai. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kumai. For the veterans among your Kumai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumai lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kumai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kumai in 1968 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kumai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumai 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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