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Kaat Family History

Kaat 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: Kant, Kabat, Kaut, Kaas, Katt, Kast, Kalt, Maat, Kaatz, Kang

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Where is the Kaat family from?

You can see how Kaat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kaat families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaat's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaat 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 Kaat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaat. 43% of Kaat 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Kaat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Kaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaat 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kaat. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kaat. For the veterans among your Kaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kaat in 1966 was 55, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaat 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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