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Kaghen Family History

Kaghen 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: Kagen, Hagen, Kampen, Kage, Kasten, Katzen, Kamen, Kachel, Kahn

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Where is the Kaghen family from?

You can see how Kaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaghen family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Kaghen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Kaghen families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaghen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kaghen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Kaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaghen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kaghen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaghen. For the veterans among your Kaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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