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Kause Family History

Kause 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: Kase, Vause, Kruse, Kuse, Gause, Kaus, Krause, Sause, Lause, Kaase

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Where is the Kause family from?

You can see how Kause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kause family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kause families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kause families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kause's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kause families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kause 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 Kause ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kause. 27% of Kause men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Kause women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kause were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kause 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Kause. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kause. For the veterans among your Kause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kause lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kause in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kause

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kause 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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