Kazak Family History

Kazak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kozak.

Belorussian: ethnic name for a Cossack (see Kozak).

Turkish: ornamental name (or perhaps in some cases an ethnic name) from Kazak which means both ‘Kazakh’ and ‘Cossack’ (see Kozak).

It can also derive from kazak ‘light horseman of the Cossack military unit’ or any of its regional or archaic homonyms.

These terms often convey meanings related to youthful vigor and stubbornness.

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

Similar surnames: Kozak, Kazan, Kasak, Kanak, Mazak, Kazar, Lazar, Kaba, Barak, Karas

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
383	Military Records
492	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
172	Member Trees

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Where is the Kazak family from?

You can see how Kazak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kazak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kazak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Kazak families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kazak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kazak families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kazak 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 Kazak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kazak.

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What Kazak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Kazak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kazak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Kazak. 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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Military Records

There are 383 military records available for the last name Kazak. For the veterans among your Kazak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kazak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kazak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kazak in 1951 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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Kazak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kozak.

Belorussian: ethnic name for a Cossack (see Kozak).

Turkish: ornamental name (or perhaps in some cases an ethnic name) from Kazak which means both ‘Kazakh’ and ‘Cossack’ (see Kozak).

It can also derive from kazak ‘light horseman of the Cossack military unit’ or any of its regional or archaic homonyms.

These terms often convey meanings related to youthful vigor and stubbornness.

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

Where is the Kazak family from?

What did your Kazak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kazak.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Kazak family records will you find?

What is the average Kazak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kazak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kazak in 1951 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

Kazak Family History

Kazak Surname Meaning

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Kazak Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Kazak

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Where is the Kazak family from?

What did your Kazak ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Kazak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kazak lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kazak family tree

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