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Kaia Family History

Kaia 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: Kaba, Kai, Kara, Kaya, Raia, Kala, Maia, Kata, Kasa, Kava

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Where is the Kaia family from?

You can see how Kaia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kaia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaia 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 Kaia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Washer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaia. 100% of Kaia men worked as a Washer.

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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

  • Washer
    100%

What Kaia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Kaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaia 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Kaia. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kaia. For the veterans among your Kaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kaia in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaia 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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