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Kainen Family History

Kainen 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: Kaine, Kainer, Kaiser, Kampen, Kasten, Paine, Kinn, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Kainen family from?

You can see how Kainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kainen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kainen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kainen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kainen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kainen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kainen 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 104 census records available for the last name Kainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kainen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kainen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kainen. For the veterans among your Kainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kainen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kainen in 1963 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kainen 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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