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Kas Family History

Kas 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: Kos, Ras, Kan, Kay, Kai, Sas, Kam, Kase, Vas, Kus

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Where is the Kas family from?

You can see how Kas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kas families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kas's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Kas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kas 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 Kas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kas. 54% of Kas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kas women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kas were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kas. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Kas. For the veterans among your Kas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kas in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kas 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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