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Kaires Family History

Kaires 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: Kairis, Kares, Caires, Faires, Baires, Kaiser, Karas, Raines, Mares

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Where is the Kaires family from?

You can see how Kaires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaires family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaires families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaires families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kaires's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaires families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaires surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaires ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaires. 63% of Kaires men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaires women worked as an Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaires were Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kaires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaires 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kaires. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kaires. For the veterans among your Kaires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaires lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kaires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kaires in 1971 was 83, and 39 in 2001.

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