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Kiah Family History

Kiah Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Breton and French Cadieux. This surname is most common among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Kiah family from?

You can see how Kiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kiah family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiah's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kiah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiah. 45% of Kiah men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kiah women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiah were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Wood Cutter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiah 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Kiah. 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 489 military records available for the last name Kiah. For the veterans among your Kiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiah lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kiah in 1955 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiah 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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