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Kaihlanen Family History

Kaihlanen 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: Waisanen, Kahanek, Raisanen, Moilanen, Van Lanen, Kahane, Kahmann

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Where is the Kaihlanen family from?

You can see how Kaihlanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaihlanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaihlanen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kaihlanen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaihlanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaihlanen 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 Kaihlanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaihlanen. 100% of Kaihlanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kaihlanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kaihlanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaihlanen 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kaihlanen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kaihlanen. For the veterans among your Kaihlanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaihlanen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kaihlanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaihlanen in 1972 was 59, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaihlanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaihlanen 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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