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Kagey Family History

Kagey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Kägi (see Kaegi).

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


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Where is the Kagey family from?

You can see how Kagey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kagey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kagey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Kagey families living in Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kagey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kagey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kagey 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 Kagey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kagey. 15% of Kagey men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kagey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kagey were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Kagey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kagey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kagey 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kagey. 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 474 military records available for the last name Kagey. For the veterans among your Kagey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kagey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kagey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kagey in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kagey 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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