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Kahy Family History

Kahy 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: Kay, Kahn, Kahr, Kagy, Kady, Kahl, Kary, Fahy, Kang, May

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Where is the Kahy family from?

You can see how Kahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kahy families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kahy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahy 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 99 census records available for the last name Kahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kahy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kahy. For the veterans among your Kahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Kahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kahy in 1977 was 80, and 70 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahy 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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