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Kautza Family History

Kautza 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: Kautz, Kasza, Kaut, Klutz, Kata, Kaluza, Katz, Kuta, Kutz, Matza

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Where is the Kautza family from?

You can see how Kautza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kautza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kautza family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kautza's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kautza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kautza 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 Kautza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kautza. 60% of Kautza 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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

What Kautza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Kautza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kautza 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kautza. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kautza. For the veterans among your Kautza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kautza lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kautza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kautza in 1960 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kautza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kautza 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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