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Kaiter Family History

Kaiter 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: Kaiser, Kanter, Kater, Kalter, Kaster, Raiter, Karter, Kainer, Katter

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Where is the Kaiter family from?

You can see how Kaiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaiter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kaiter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaiter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaiter 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 108 census records available for the last name Kaiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaiter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kaiter. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kaiter. For the veterans among your Kaiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaiter lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Kaiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaiter in 1979 was 71, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaiter 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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