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Kadan Family History

Kadan 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: Kazan, Madan, Kadar, Kalan, Kaden, Karan, Adan, Kasdan, Kadin, Kagan

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Where is the Kadan family from?

You can see how Kadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kadan families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kadan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kadan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kadan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electric Soldener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kadan. 100% of Kadan women worked as an Electric Soldener.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Electric Soldener
    100%

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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Kadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadan 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Kadan. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kadan. For the veterans among your Kadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kadan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kadan in 1967 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadan 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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