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Kauls Family History

Kauls 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: Kaul, Kaus, Pauls, Rauls, Karls, Fauls, Sauls, Paul, Saul, Karas

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Where is the Kauls family from?

You can see how Kauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kauls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kauls family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kauls's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kauls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kauls ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kauls ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kauls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauls 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kauls. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kauls. For the veterans among your Kauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauls lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Kauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kauls in 1988 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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