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Kaab Family History

Kaab Surname 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: Kalb, Kaas, Naab, Baab, Haab, Saab, Knab, Raab, Kang, Kaba

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Where is the Kaab family from?

You can see how Kaab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaab family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kaab families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kaab's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kaab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaab 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kaab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 345 military records available for the last name Kaab. For the veterans among your Kaab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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