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Kayn Family History

Kayn 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: Kan, Kay, Kann, Kaya, Kahn, Kaun, Kain, Hayn, Karn, Klyn

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Where is the Kayn family from?

You can see how Kayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kayn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kayn's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kayn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayn 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 184 census records available for the last name Kayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayn 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kayn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kayn. For the veterans among your Kayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kayn in 1969 was 78, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayn 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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