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Kaems Family History

Kaems 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: Kamp, Kemp, Karas, Kam, Kakos, Krebs, Kress, Kamm, Kreis, Klemm

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Where is the Kaems family from?

You can see how Kaems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaems family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaems families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaems family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaems's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kaems families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Kaems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaems 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kaems. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kaems. For the veterans among your Kaems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaems lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kaems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kaems in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaems 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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