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Jaia Family History

Jaia 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: Raia, Maia, Jia, Jain, Jama, Gaia, Jara, Saia, Faia, Jasa

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Where is the Jaia family from?

You can see how Jaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaia family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Jaia family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaia 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 22 census records available for the last name Jaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaia 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jaia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Jaia. For the veterans among your Jaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaia lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Jaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jaia in 1991 was 72, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaia 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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