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Keola Family History

Keola 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: Ketola, Meola, Feola, Knoll, Krol, Vela, Keil, Pola, Perla, Kolb

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Where is the Keola family from?

You can see how Keola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Keola families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Keola's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Keola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Keola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Keola. 86% of Keola 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
    86%
  • Prison Guard
    15%

What Keola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Keola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keola 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Keola. 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 118 military records available for the last name Keola. For the veterans among your Keola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keola lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Keola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Keola in 1945 was 40, and 60 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keola 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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