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Kauk Family History

Kauk Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Kauke from Middle Low German kōke ‘cake’ (dialect Kauke), hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker or confectioner

or a nickname for a cake lover.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kauk family from?

You can see how Kauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kauk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Kauk families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauk's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Kauk families in 1861.
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What did your Kauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauk. 40% of Kauk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%

What Kauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauk 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Kauk. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kauk. For the veterans among your Kauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kauk in 1965 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauk 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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