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Kazer Family History

Kazer 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, Kacer, Kamer, Kaser, Kauer, Kater, Katzer, Kafer, Lazer, Kaper

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Where is the Kazer family from?

You can see how Kazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kazer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kazer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kazer families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kazer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kazer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kazer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kazer. 19% of Kazer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kazer women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kazer 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Kazer. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kazer. For the veterans among your Kazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kazer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kazer in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2002.

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