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Kae Family History

Kae 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: Kan, Kay, Kai, Kage, Kam, Kase, Kye, Kale, Pae, Kau

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Where is the Kae family from?

You can see how Kae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Kae family living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kae's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kae 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 Kae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kae. 50% of Kae men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kae women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kae were Waiter and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Waiter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kae 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Kae. 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 832 military records available for the last name Kae. For the veterans among your Kae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kae lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kae in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kae 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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