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Kahany Family History

Kahany 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: Kahane, Kahan, Kahana, Mahany, Kazan, Gahan, Khan, Kalan, Mahan, Kahn

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Where is the Kahany family from?

You can see how Kahany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kahany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kahany family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahany's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kahany families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahany 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 24 census records available for the last name Kahany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahany 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kahany. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kahany. For the veterans among your Kahany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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