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Kauth Family History

Kauth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kaut.

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


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Where is the Kauth family from?

You can see how Kauth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kauth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kauth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kauth families in 1891.
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What did your Kauth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauth. 23% of Kauth men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kauth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauth were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Kauth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kauth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauth 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Kauth. 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 Kauth. For the veterans among your Kauth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauth lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kauth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kauth in 1948 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauth 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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