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Kauers Family History

Kauers 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: Kauer, Bauers, Sauers, Bauer, Kader, Klauer, Kaur, Kacer, Lauer

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Where is the Kauers family from?

You can see how Kauers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kauers family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kauers's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kauers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauers 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 Kauers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauers. 100% of Kauers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kauers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kauers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kauers. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kauers. For the veterans among your Kauers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kauers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kauers in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauers 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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