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Kausch Family History

Kausch Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the Old High German personal name Gozwin.

from a medieval form of the Old High German personal name Chuzo.

variant of Kaus.

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


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Where is the Kausch family from?

You can see how Kausch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kausch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kausch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kausch families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kausch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kausch families in 1891.
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What did your Kausch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kausch. 18% of Kausch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kausch women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kausch were Painter and Maid.

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kausch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kausch 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Kausch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kausch. For the veterans among your Kausch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kausch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kausch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kausch in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kausch 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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