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Kias Family History

Kias 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: Kiss, Sias, Kaas, Dias, Klas, Kies, Kras, Bias, Lias, Keas

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Where is the Kias family from?

You can see how Kias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kias family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kias families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kias's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kias families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kias 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 Kias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kias. 60% of Kias 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
    60%
  • Coach
    40%

What Kias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Kias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kias 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kias. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kias. For the veterans among your Kias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kias lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Kias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kias in 1980 was 72, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kias

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kias 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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