Hawaii, Tax Assessment Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of tax assessment roll records for various districts in Hawaii for years 1847-1903. There may be gaps in the years in these records. The collection contains tax assessment rolls for the following districts: Honolulu, N. Kona, Niihau, Kauai, Waimae, Kaui, Koolau, Hanalei, Koloa, S. Kohala, N. Kohala, Koolauloa, Kau, Hilo, Puni, Lanai, Molokai, Maui, Waialua, Koolaupoko, Waianae, and Ewa. The records are in the Hawaiian language. Digital capture of the original records was performed and is stored at the Hawaii State Archives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Island of residence
 * Date of taxation

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * Approximate birth date
 * Place of residence

How Do I Analyze the Results?
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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
 * Use the information to find other records such as birth, death, or census records
 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname, unless the surname is a common surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives that can be verified by records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Hawaii.
 * Hawaii Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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