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Kayhan Family History

Kayhan 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: Kathan, Kahan, Mayhan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Gahan, Hayman

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Where is the Kayhan family from?

You can see how Kayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kayhan family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kayhan's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Kayhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayhan 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 22 census records available for the last name Kayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayhan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kayhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kayhan. For the veterans among your Kayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayhan lifespan?

Average Kayhan life expectancy in 1986 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayhan 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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