Portuguese Hawaiian Genealogy history and Heritage
Middle names as used in America weren’t shared across cultures. Portuguese males rarely used middle names. You might find one or two ancestors with a middle name, but was not the norm. Those who migrated to Hawaii continued this practice. So, how is it that after 1917 or so, many Portuguese Hawaiian males acquired a…
These can be found in the FHC under U.S. Military Records, WWI, State, County. All males were required to register, whether they were a citizen or not. In June, 1917, men who were 18 years old registered. Then in June, 1918, men 18-21 years old registered. The 3rd registration was in Sept., 1918 for men…