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Kaist Family History

Kaist 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: Kast, Karst, Krist, Haist, Kist, Faist, Kaiser, Kai, Kunst, Kant

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Where is the Kaist family from?

You can see how Kaist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kaist families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaist's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Kaist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaist 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kaist. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kaist. For the veterans among your Kaist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaist lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kaist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaist in 1969 was 75, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaist 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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