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Kaing Family History

Kaing 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: Kang, King, Kring, Kain, Kling, Kaine, Kading, Taing, Kainz, Laing

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Where is the Kaing family from?

You can see how Kaing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaing family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaing families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Kaing family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaing's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kaing families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaing 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 Kaing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaing. 46% of Kaing men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Kaing women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaing were Labor and 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
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Kaing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Kaing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaing 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Kaing. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kaing. For the veterans among your Kaing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaing lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kaing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaing in 1972 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaing 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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