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Kada Family History

Kada 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: Kaba, Sada, Rada, Kanda, Lada, Kadar, Kara, Wada, Hada, Kaya

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Where is the Kada family from?

You can see how Kada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kada family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kada families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kada's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kada ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 636 census records available for the last name Kada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kada 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Kada. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kada. For the veterans among your Kada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kada in 1963 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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