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Kajawa Family History

Kajawa Name 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: Kagawa, Kujawa, Kamara, Rajala, Karjala, Kawata, Kujala, Kaasa

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Where is the Kajawa family from?

You can see how Kajawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kajawa family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kajawa's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kajawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kajawa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kajawa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Kajawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajawa 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kajawa. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kajawa. For the veterans among your Kajawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajawa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Kajawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kajawa in 1969 was 79, and 95 in 1988.

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