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Kehaya Family History

Kehaya 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: Kaya, Uehara, Zelaya, Ikehara, Celaya, Kihara, Kahana, Keay, Keays

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Where is the Kehaya family from?

You can see how Kehaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kehaya family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kehaya's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kehaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehaya 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 87 census records available for the last name Kehaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehaya 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Kehaya. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kehaya. For the veterans among your Kehaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehaya lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kehaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kehaya in 1964 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehaya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehaya 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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