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Kaeck Family History

Kaeck 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: Keck, Kueck, Kleck, Koeck, Beck, Back, Heck, Peck, Sack, Fleck

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Where is the Kaeck family from?

You can see how Kaeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kaeck families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaeck's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Kaeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaeck 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 Kaeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaeck. 50% of Kaeck men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Kaeck women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kaeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Kaeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaeck 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Kaeck. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kaeck. For the veterans among your Kaeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaeck lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kaeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kaeck in 1954 was 38, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaeck 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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