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Kace Family History

Kace Name 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: Kage, Kase, Kale, Kacer, Race, Pace, Mace, Kane, Kade, Ace

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Where is the Kace family from?

You can see how Kace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kace family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kace families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kace's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kace families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kace ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kace ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Kace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kace 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kace. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Kace. For the veterans among your Kace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kace lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kace in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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