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Kayda Family History

Kayda 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: Kanda, Kaya, Kazda, Gayda, Vayda, Wayda, Kaba, Kay, Sada, Rada

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Where is the Kayda family from?

You can see how Kayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kayda families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kayda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kayda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayda 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 135 census records available for the last name Kayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayda 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kayda. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kayda. For the veterans among your Kayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kayda in 1967 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayda 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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