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Kaib Family History

Kaib 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: Kai, Kalb, Kain, Laib, Kail, Kaim, Kim, Kang, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Kaib family from?

You can see how Kaib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaib family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaib families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kaib families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaib's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaib families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaib ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaib. 34% of Kaib men worked as a Bookkeeper and 34% of Kaib women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaib were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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What Kaib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Kaib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaib 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kaib. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kaib. For the veterans among your Kaib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaib lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kaib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kaib in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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