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Kaig Family History

Kaig 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: Kang, Kai, Haig, Karg, Baig, Kain, Kail, Kaim, Kraig, Wang

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Where is the Kaig family from?

You can see how Kaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kaig families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaig 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 Kaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaig. 38% of Kaig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaig 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kaig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaig 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Kaig. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kaig. For the veterans among your Kaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaig lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Kaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaig in 1986 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaig 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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