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Kajdan Family History

Kajdan 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: Kasdan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Madan, Vajda, Kanda, Kadar

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Where is the Kajdan family from?

You can see how Kajdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kajdan families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kajdan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kajdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajdan 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 119 census records available for the last name Kajdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajdan 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kajdan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kajdan. For the veterans among your Kajdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajdan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kajdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kajdan in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kajdan 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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