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Kahanek Family History

Kahanek Surname Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of kahan ‘lamp light’ (see Kahan ).

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


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Where is the Kahanek family from?

You can see how Kahanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kahanek families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahanek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kahanek families in 1880.
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What did your Kahanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahanek. 37% of Kahanek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kahanek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahanek were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • File Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Kahanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Kahanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahanek 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kahanek. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kahanek. For the veterans among your Kahanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahanek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kahanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kahanek in 1958 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahanek 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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