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Kuia Family History

Kuia 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: Kula, Kuna, Kuba, Kuta, Kuka, Kuzia, Ku, Kim, Kaba, Hua

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Where is the Kuia family from?

You can see how Kuia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kuia families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Kuia family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuia's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kuia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kuia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kuia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuia 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kuia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kuia. For the veterans among your Kuia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Kuia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kuia in 1975 was 31, and 74 in 1995.

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