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Kaghan Family History

Kaghan 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: Kathan, Kagan, Kahan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Fagan, Gahan

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Where is the Kaghan family from?

You can see how Kaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Kaghan family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaghan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Kaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaghan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kaghan. 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 Kaghan. For the veterans among your Kaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaghan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Kaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kaghan in 1971 was 75, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaghan 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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