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Kauten Family History

Kauten 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: Kasten, Karten, Katen, Auten, Lauten, Kampen, Garten, Katzen, Kamen

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Where is the Kauten family from?

You can see how Kauten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kauten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kauten families living in Iowa. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kauten's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kauten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauten 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 Kauten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauten. 45% of Kauten men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kauten women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauten were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kauten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kauten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauten 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kauten. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kauten. For the veterans among your Kauten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kauten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kauten in 1963 was 89, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauten 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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