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Kaaz Family History

Kaaz 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: Kaas, Katz, Kaatz, Kaz, Kanz, Kang, Kaba, Kan, Kay, Kral

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Where is the Kaaz family from?

You can see how Kaaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaaz families living in Indiana. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kaaz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kaaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaaz 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 Kaaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaaz. 46% of Kaaz men worked as a Contractor and 100% of Kaaz women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Contractor
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Kaaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Kaaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaaz 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kaaz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Kaaz. For the veterans among your Kaaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaaz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kaaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kaaz in 1962 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaaz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaaz 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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