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Kauck Family History

Kauck 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: Kruck, Lauck, Kauk, Gauck, Kuck, Kluck, Hauck, Mauck, Bauck, Klauck

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Where is the Kauck family from?

You can see how Kauck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kauck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kauck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kauck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kauck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kauck. 100% of Kauck men 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Kauck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauck 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kauck. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kauck. For the veterans among your Kauck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kauck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kauck in 1968 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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