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Kais Family History

Kais 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: Kai, Rais, Kaas, Kass, Kalis, Kaus, Lais, Pais, Kaps, Kanis

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Where is the Kais family from?

You can see how Kais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kais families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kais's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kais 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 Kais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kais. 30% of Kais men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Kais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Kais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kais 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Kais. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Kais. For the veterans among your Kais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kais in 1963 was 69, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kais 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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