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Kairus Family History

Kairus 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: Kairis, Karas, Kalmus, Kaus, Karras, Kallus, Kares, Cairns, Bairos

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Where is the Kairus family from?

You can see how Kairus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kairus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kairus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Kairus families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kairus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kairus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kairus 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 Kairus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kairus. 100% of Kairus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kairus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kairus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kairus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kairus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kairus. For the veterans among your Kairus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kairus lifespan?

Average Kairus life expectancy in 1999 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kairus 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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