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Kahun Family History

Kahun 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: Kahn, Kaun, Kasun, Kahan, Kahoun, Kan, Kazan, Gahan, Hahn, Kaur

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Where is the Kahun family from?

You can see how Kahun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kahun family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahun's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kahun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahun 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 Kahun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kahun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahun 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kahun. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kahun. For the veterans among your Kahun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahun lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Kahun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kahun in 1971 was 68, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahun 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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