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Kaag Family History

Kaag 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: Kang, Haag, Krag, Kaas, Waag, Karg, Maag, Wang, Yang, Kong

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Where is the Kaag family from?

You can see how Kaag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kaag families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kaag's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kaag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaag 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 Kaag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaag. 60% of Kaag men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kaag 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Nurseryman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kaag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Kaag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaag 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kaag. 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 234 military records available for the last name Kaag. For the veterans among your Kaag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kaag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaag in 1963 was 84, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaag 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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