Origins of the Kaya surname

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    In 1921, most Kayas lived in yorkshire

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    52 Kaya Travel & migration records
    39 Kayas found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kaya

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    Who were Kayas most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Kaya first names?

    Ali

    Mustafa

    Ahmet

    Leyla

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    Common jobs for Kayas

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kayas in 1921

    Butcher

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Formerly Weaver

    1

    Heald Knitter

    1

    Milliner

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Kayas in 1921

    Carpenters

    2

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    2

    Cabinet Maker

    1

    Cotton Dyer

    1

    Infant Child (Male)

    1

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