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Kashen Family History

Kashen 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: Kasten, Kassen, Cashen, Kasen, Shen, Washer, Kampen, Kase, Katzen

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Where is the Kashen family from?

You can see how Kashen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kashen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kashen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kashen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kashen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashen 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 146 census records available for the last name Kashen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kashen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kashen. For the veterans among your Kashen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Kashen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kashen in 1982 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashen 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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