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Kainan Family History

Kainan 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: Kannan, Kanan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kinman, Kazan, Karman, Kinn, Kapitan

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Where is the Kainan family from?

You can see how Kainan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kainan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kainan families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kainan's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kainan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kainan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kainan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kainan. For the veterans among your Kainan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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