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Kahrnoff Family History

Kahrnoff Surname 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: Karhoff, Tarnoff, Sarnoff, Kanoff, Shroff, Karnopp, Danoff, Kohlhoff

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What did your Kahrnoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahrnoff. 100% of Kahrnoff men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kahrnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahrnoff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kahrnoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Kahrnoff. For the veterans among your Kahrnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahrnoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Kahrnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kahrnoff in 1972 was 76, and 60 in 2001.

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