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Kujava Family History

Kujava 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: Kujala, Kujawa, Kurata, Kulaga, Kava, Kujath, Kubala, Kuzara, Kaba

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Where is the Kujava family from?

You can see how Kujava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kujava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kujava families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kujava's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kujava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kujava 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 Kujava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kujava. 50% of Kujava men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kujava women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Kujava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Kujava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kujava 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kujava. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kujava. For the veterans among your Kujava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kujava lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kujava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kujava in 1965 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kujava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kujava 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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