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Kayata Family History

Kayata 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: Kawata, Kalata, Arata, Kamath, Nagata, Kabat, Kamara, Salata, Kaya

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Where is the Kayata family from?

You can see how Kayata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kayata families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kayata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kayata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayata 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 66 census records available for the last name Kayata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayata 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kayata. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kayata. For the veterans among your Kayata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayata lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kayata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kayata in 1967 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayata 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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