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Kaub Family History

Kaub 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: Kaur, Kaul, Kau, Kalb, Kauk, Kaut, Kaus, Taub, Kaun, Laub

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Where is the Kaub family from?

You can see how Kaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaub family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Kaub families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kaub's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaub families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaub 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 Kaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaub. 24% of Kaub men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kaub women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaub were Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaub 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Kaub. 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 683 military records available for the last name Kaub. For the veterans among your Kaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaub lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaub in 1961 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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