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Kaehne Family History

Kaehne 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: Koehne, Kiehne, Kuehne, Kuehn, Keane, Kane, Kiehn, Kahn, Kahre, Kiene

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Where is the Kaehne family from?

You can see how Kaehne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaehne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaehne family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaehne's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaehne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaehne 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 Kaehne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaehne. 100% of Kaehne men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Kaehne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Kaehne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaehne 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kaehne. 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 211 military records available for the last name Kaehne. For the veterans among your Kaehne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaehne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Kaehne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kaehne in 1956 was 35, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaehne 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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