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Kauber Family History

Kauber 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: Tauber, Kamber, Klauber, Kaufer, Kauer, Dauber, Karber, Sauber

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Where is the Kauber family from?

You can see how Kauber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kauber families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kauber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kauber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauber 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 Kauber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauber. 25% of Kauber men worked as a Teacher and 50% of Kauber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauber were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Kauber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Kauber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauber 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kauber. 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 195 military records available for the last name Kauber. For the veterans among your Kauber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kauber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kauber in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauber 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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