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Kaigan Family History

Kaigan 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: Kagan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Fagan, Kapitan, Mangan, Krizan

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Where is the Kaigan family from?

You can see how Kaigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaigan families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kaigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kaigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kaigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaigan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kaigan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaigan. For the veterans among your Kaigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaigan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Kaigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaigan in 1979 was 69, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaigan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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