Kauer Family History

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Kauer Name Meaning

topographic name, a variant of Kau. from Middle High German gou ‘province’, ‘region’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant, hence a nickname for a country dweller, as opposed to someone who lived in a city. from a short form of the personal name Konrad.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mauer, Kamer, Gauer, Kaser, Kruer, Kader, Knauer, Kacer, Kaufer

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Kauer Family Origin

Where is the Kauer family from?

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You can see how Kauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Kauer families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kauer's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Kauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kauer Family Occupations

What did your Kauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Kauer. 50% of Kauer men worked as a Labourer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Mach Op
    50%

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

Kauer Historical Records

What Kauer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauer 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Kauer. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kauer. For the veterans among your Kauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kauer Life Expectancy

What is the average Kauer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kauer in 1962 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauer 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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