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Kaegi Family History

Kaegi Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German (Kägi): topographic name from Middle High German gehage gehegi ‘hedge fence’ (see Kage).

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


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Where is the Kaegi family from?

You can see how Kaegi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaegi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaegi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kaegi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaegi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaegi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaegi 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 Kaegi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaegi. 20% of Kaegi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Trucking
    10%

What Kaegi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Kaegi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaegi 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Kaegi. 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 260 military records available for the last name Kaegi. For the veterans among your Kaegi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaegi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kaegi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaegi in 1954 was 69, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaegi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaegi 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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