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Kaighn Family History

Kaighn 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: Knight, Haigh, Kiehn, Kahn, Haughn, Kain, Daigh, Haight, Kihn, Kagan

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Where is the Kaighn family from?

You can see how Kaighn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaighn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaighn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kaighn families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaighn's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kaighn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaighn 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 Kaighn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaighn. 67% of Kaighn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaighn women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kaighn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaighn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaighn 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kaighn. 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 158 military records available for the last name Kaighn. For the veterans among your Kaighn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaighn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kaighn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kaighn in 1959 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaighn 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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