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Kahland Family History

Kahland 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: Kaplan, Harland, Ashland, Calland, Marland, Garland, Mayland, Kalan

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Where is the Kahland family from?

You can see how Kahland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kahland families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Kahland families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahland's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Kahland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahland. 50% of Kahland men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Kahland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Kahland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahland 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kahland. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kahland. For the veterans among your Kahland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Kahland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kahland in 1973 was 91, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahland 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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