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Kahane Family History

Kahane Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish pronunciation of Aramaic kahana ‘priest’; compare Cohen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kahane family from?

You can see how Kahane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kahane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kahane families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kahane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kahane families in 1891.
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What did your Kahane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kahane. 50% of Kahane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Cook General
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kahane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kahane. 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 200 military records available for the last name Kahane. For the veterans among your Kahane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kahane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kahane in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahane 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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