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Kaith Family History

Kaith 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: Raith, Faith, Keith, Kath, Haith, Kauth, Kaitz, Smith, Rath, Kai

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Where is the Kaith family from?

You can see how Kaith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kaith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kaith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kaith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaith 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 Kaith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaith. 40% of Kaith men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kaith women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaith were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Kaith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Kaith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaith 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kaith. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kaith. For the veterans among your Kaith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kaith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaith in 1970 was 73, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaith 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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