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Kautman Family History

Kautman 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: Kaufman, Kaltman, Kartman, Kautzman, Kalman, Karman, Putman, Kurman

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Where is the Kautman family from?

You can see how Kautman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kautman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kautman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kautman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kautman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kautman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kautman 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 Kautman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kautman. 38% of Kautman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kautman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kautman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Kautman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kautman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kautman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Kautman. For the veterans among your Kautman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kautman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kautman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kautman in 1964 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kautman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kautman 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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