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Kauder Family History

Kauder 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: Kader, Kaufer, Kauer, Kuder, Bauder, Lauder, Sauder, Mander, Kaiser

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Where is the Kauder family from?

You can see how Kauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kauder families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kauder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kauder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kauder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauder. 40% of Kauder men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Kauder women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kauder were Foreman 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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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What Kauder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauder 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Kauder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kauder. For the veterans among your Kauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kauder in 1965 was 75, and 44 in 2004.

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