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Kia Family History

Kia Surname Meaning

Iranian: from the archaic Persian title kiyā ‘lord ruler king’ forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavikia or Mahdavi Kia (see Mahdavi). The surname may also be from the personal name Kiyā based on the same word.

Chinese: Teochew or Hokkien form of the surname 賈 see Jia

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


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Where is the Kia family from?

You can see how Kia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kia families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Kia family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kia families in 1891.
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What did your Kia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kia. 67% of Kia 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Kia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kia 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Kia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kia. For the veterans among your Kia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kia in 1966 was 83, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kia 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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