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Kaake Family History

Kaake Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of North German and Dutch Kaak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kaake family from?

You can see how Kaake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaake family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaake families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Kaake family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaake's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Kaake families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaake. 58% of Kaake men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kaake women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaake were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaake 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kaake. 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 193 military records available for the last name Kaake. For the veterans among your Kaake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaake lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kaake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kaake in 1963 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaake ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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