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Kajita Family History

Kajita 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: Kalita, Kamiya, Kapitan, Kalista, Kalina, Kita, Kawata, Kojima, Maita

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Where is the Kajita family from?

You can see how Kajita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kajita families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kajita's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kajita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajita 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 79 census records available for the last name Kajita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajita 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Kajita. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kajita. For the veterans among your Kajita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajita lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kajita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kajita in 1968 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kajita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kajita 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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