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Kaetz Family History

Kaetz 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: Ketz, Katz, Kantz, Raetz, Kautz, Kretz, Kmetz, Paetz, Kaltz, Kaatz

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Where is the Kaetz family from?

You can see how Kaetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kaetz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kaetz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaetz 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 Kaetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaetz. 100% of Kaetz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kaetz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kaetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Kaetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaetz 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kaetz. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kaetz. For the veterans among your Kaetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaetz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kaetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kaetz in 1959 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaetz 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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