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Kaehni Family History

Kaehni 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: Kuehn, Kiehn, Kahn, Kaegi, Aerni, Keehn, Kashani, Kuehnl, Daehn

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Where is the Kaehni family from?

You can see how Kaehni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaehni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaehni family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaehni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaehni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaehni 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 36 census records available for the last name Kaehni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaehni 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kaehni. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kaehni. For the veterans among your Kaehni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaehni lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Kaehni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaehni in 1985 was 87, and 89 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaehni 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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