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Kauker Family History

Kauker 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: Auker, Kaufer, Kauer, Kuker, Gauker, Baker, Marker, Asker, Kaiser

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Where is the Kauker family from?

You can see how Kauker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Kauker families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kauker's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kauker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauker 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 Kauker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauker. 56% of Kauker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kauker women worked as a Maid.

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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
    56%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kauker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Kauker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauker 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kauker. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kauker. For the veterans among your Kauker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kauker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kauker in 1967 was 48, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauker 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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