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Kedan Family History

Kedan 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: Kean, Kenan, Bean, Kan, Dean, Kazan, Eden, Kern, Madan, Ken

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Where is the Kedan family from?

You can see how Kedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kedan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kedan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kedan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kedan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kedan 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 78 census records available for the last name Kedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kedan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kedan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kedan. For the veterans among your Kedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kedan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Kedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kedan in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kedan 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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