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Kauger Family History

Kauger 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: Kaufer, Mauger, Kauer, Kluger, Hauger, Auger, Karger, Gauger, Kruger

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Where is the Kauger family from?

You can see how Kauger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kauger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kauger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kauger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauger. 50% of Kauger men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Kauger women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Kauger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Kauger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauger 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kauger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kauger. For the veterans among your Kauger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kauger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kauger in 1968 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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