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Kihn Family History

Kihn Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kühn (see Kuehn) or Kiene.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kihn family from?

You can see how Kihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kihn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kihn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kihn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kihn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kihn families in 1891.
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What did your Kihn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kihn. 22% of Kihn men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kihn women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kihn were Painter and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Kihn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kihn 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Kihn. 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 369 military records available for the last name Kihn. For the veterans among your Kihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kihn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kihn in 1959 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kihn 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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