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Iaia Family History

Iaia 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, Gaia, Saia, Faia, Hata, Hain, Bain, Kaba, Papa

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Where is the Iaia family from?

You can see how Iaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iaia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iaia families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Iaia's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Iaia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iaia 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 Iaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor Contractor and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iaia. 30% of Iaia men worked as a Tailor Contractor and 100% of Iaia women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Tailor Contractor
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Furrier
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Iaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Iaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iaia 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Iaia. 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 63 military records available for the last name Iaia. For the veterans among your Iaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iaia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Iaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Iaia in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iaia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iaia 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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