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Kaim Family History

Kaim Surname Meaning

German: variant of Keim. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heim and Keim.

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


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Where is the Kaim family from?

You can see how Kaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kaim families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kaim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaim 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 Kaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaim. 18% of Kaim men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kaim women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaim were Ward and Telephone Operator.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Ward
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Stenog
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%

What Kaim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaim 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Kaim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaim. For the veterans among your Kaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaim in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaim 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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