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Kaess Family History

Kaess 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: Kress, Kass, Kless, Kness, Kess, Kiess, Bass, Karas, Wass, Ness

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Where is the Kaess family from?

You can see how Kaess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kaess families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kaess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaess 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 Kaess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaess. 27% of Kaess men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Kaess 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

  • Plumber
    27%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kaess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Kaess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaess 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Kaess. 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 372 military records available for the last name Kaess. For the veterans among your Kaess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaess lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Kaess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaess in 1952 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaess 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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