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Kekua Family History

Kekua 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: Sekula, Kukla, Kempa, Kukuk, Kukura, Kuka, Requa, Kemna, Genua, Keena

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Where is the Kekua family from?

You can see how Kekua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kekua families living in Hawaii. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kekua's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kekua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekua 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 Kekua ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kekua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekua 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kekua. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kekua. For the veterans among your Kekua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekua lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kekua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kekua in 1967 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kekua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kekua 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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