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Kazak Family History

Kazak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kozak.

Belorussian: ethnic name for a Cossack (see Kozak).

Turkish: ornamental name (or perhaps in some cases an ethnic name) from Kazak which means both ‘Kazakh’ and ‘Cossack’ (see Kozak).

It can also derive from kazak ‘light horseman of the Cossack military unit’ or any of its regional or archaic homonyms.

These terms often convey meanings related to youthful vigor and stubbornness.

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


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Where is the Kazak family from?

You can see how Kazak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kazak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kazak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kazak families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kazak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kazak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kazak 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 Kazak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kazak. 29% of Kazak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kazak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kazak were Proprietor and 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Kazak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kazak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kazak 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Kazak. 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 383 military records available for the last name Kazak. For the veterans among your Kazak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kazak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kazak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kazak in 1951 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kazak 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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