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Kao Family History

Kao Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Gao. Cambodian: written កៅ probably of Chinese origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Kao family from?

You can see how Kao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kao family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kao family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kao's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kao families in 1841.
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What did your Kao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kao. 100% of Kao men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Kao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kao 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kao. 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 Kao. For the veterans among your Kao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kao lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kao in 1966 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kao 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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