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Kajdas Family History

Kajdas 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: Kardas, Karas, Vadas, Vajda, Kanda, Kadar, Gajda, Kangas, Ladas

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Where is the Kajdas family from?

You can see how Kajdas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajdas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kajdas families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kajdas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kajdas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajdas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kajdas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kajdas. 100% of Kajdas 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kajdas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajdas 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kajdas. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kajdas. For the veterans among your Kajdas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajdas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kajdas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kajdas in 1960 was 50, and 40 in 2004.

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