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Kaina Family History

Kaina Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained. Germanized form of Sorbian Chójna or its altered form Kajna: topographic name derived from Lower Sorbian chójna ‘pine (Pinus sylvestris).’

Japanese: written 荷稲 with characters meaning ‘shoulder pole’ and ‘rice plant.’ A rare name found in Wakayama prefecture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaina family from?

You can see how Kaina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kaina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kaina families living in Surrey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kaina's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kaina families in 1891.
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What did your Kaina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaina. 48% of Kaina 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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Kaina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Kaina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaina 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Kaina. 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 144 military records available for the last name Kaina. For the veterans among your Kaina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaina lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaina in 1966 was 70, and 59 in 2004.

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