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Czaya Family History

Czaya 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: Caya, Czaja, Chaya, Araya, Cala, Casa, Zara, Kaya, Cava, Amaya

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Where is the Czaya family from?

You can see how Czaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Czaya family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Czaya's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Czaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Czaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Czaya. 50% of Czaya 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
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What Czaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Czaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czaya 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Czaya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Czaya. For the veterans among your Czaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czaya lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Czaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Czaya in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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