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Kaes Family History

Kaes 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: Kaas, Kass, Kies, Kaus, Kees, Kaps, Kares, Kates, Klaes, Kues

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Where is the Kaes family from?

You can see how Kaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kaes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kaes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaes 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 Kaes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaes. 31% of Kaes men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kaes women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kaes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaes 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Kaes. 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 387 military records available for the last name Kaes. For the veterans among your Kaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaes in 1966 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaes 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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