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Kaita Family History

Kaita 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: Kita, Maita, Kata, Aita, Kalita, Keita, Kaitz, Hata, Kaba, Taira

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Where is the Kaita family from?

You can see how Kaita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaita families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kaita's in USA. California had the highest population of Kaita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaita. 100% of Kaita men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaita women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Kaita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Kaita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaita 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Kaita. 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 73 military records available for the last name Kaita. For the veterans among your Kaita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaita lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Kaita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kaita in 1976 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

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