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Kaer Family History

Kaer 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: Kader, Baer, Kaur, Kacer, Ker, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Haer

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Where is the Kaer family from?

You can see how Kaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kaer families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kaer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaer 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 Kaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaer. 46% of Kaer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaer women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaer 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Kaer. 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 274 military records available for the last name Kaer. For the veterans among your Kaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaer in 1963 was 74, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaer 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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