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Kaisen Family History

Kaisen 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: Kaiser, Kaysen, Kassen, Kasen, Kampen, Kasten, Kase, Katzen, Kamen

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Where is the Kaisen family from?

You can see how Kaisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kaisen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaisen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaisen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaisen 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 Kaisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaisen. 24% of Kaisen men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Kaisen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaisen were Foreman and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Pressman
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Kaisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Kaisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaisen 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Kaisen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Kaisen. For the veterans among your Kaisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaisen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaisen in 1963 was 58, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaisen 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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