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Kaigle Family History

Kaigle 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: Daigle, Kagle, Faigle, Kaigler, Eagle, Kage, Kale, Faille, Wagle

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Where is the Kaigle family from?

You can see how Kaigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaigle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaigle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Kaigle family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaigle's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaigle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaigle. 60% of Kaigle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaigle women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Kaigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Kaigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaigle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kaigle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kaigle. For the veterans among your Kaigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaigle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Kaigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaigle in 1976 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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