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Kiyota Family History

Kiyota 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: Hirota, Milota, Kita, Kubota, Sirota, Miyata, Kikta, Kimoto, Kota

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Where is the Kiyota family from?

You can see how Kiyota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiyota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kiyota families living in Hawaii. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kiyota's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kiyota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiyota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiyota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiyota. 37% of Kiyota 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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Mason
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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What Kiyota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Kiyota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiyota 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Kiyota. 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 132 military records available for the last name Kiyota. For the veterans among your Kiyota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiyota lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kiyota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kiyota in 1943 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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