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Kairies Family History

Kairies 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, Aries, Kries, Kares, Karnes, Harries, Kirkes, Karges, Karis

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Where is the Kairies family from?

You can see how Kairies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kairies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kairies family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kairies's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Kairies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kairies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kairies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kairies. 100% of Kairies men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Kairies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kairies 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Kairies. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kairies. For the veterans among your Kairies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kairies lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Kairies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kairies in 1944 was 28, and 94 in 2003.

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