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Kahoun Family History

Kahoun Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Scottish Colquhoun.

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


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Where is the Kahoun family from?

You can see how Kahoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahoun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahoun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kahoun families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kahoun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kahoun families in 1880.
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What did your Kahoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahoun. 42% of Kahoun men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kahoun women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Policeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kahoun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kahoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahoun 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kahoun. 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 265 military records available for the last name Kahoun. For the veterans among your Kahoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahoun lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kahoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kahoun in 1942 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahoun 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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