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Kaher Family History

Kaher 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: Kader, Kacer, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Kacher, Kahr, Kafer, Kaper

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Where is the Kaher family from?

You can see how Kaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kaher families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kaher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaher 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 Kaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaher. 22% of Kaher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Medical Doctor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kaher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Kaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaher 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Kaher. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kaher. For the veterans among your Kaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaher lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Kaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kaher in 1973 was 79, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaher 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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