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Kaija Family History

Kaija 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: Kaba, Taira, Kai, Kamiya, Kalina, Kanda, Kasza, Kara, Kaya, Gaida

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Where is the Kaija family from?

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

There are 135 census records available for the last name Kaija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaija 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Kaija. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Kaija. For the veterans among your Kaija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaija lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kaija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaija in 1964 was 69, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaija 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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