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Kariya Family History

Kariya 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: Kamiya, Kalina, Araya, Farina, Kari, Maria, Kara, Kaya, Arima, Karim

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Where is the Kariya family from?

You can see how Kariya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kariya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kariya families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kariya's in USA. California had the highest population of Kariya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kariya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kariya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kariya. 60% of Kariya men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kariya women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kariya were Houseboy and Stenographer. .

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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
    60%
  • Houseboy
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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What Kariya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Kariya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kariya 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Kariya. 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 174 military records available for the last name Kariya. For the veterans among your Kariya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kariya lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kariya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kariya in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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