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Kaithern Family History

Kaithern 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: Gaither, Mathern, Kaiser, Kasten, Kastner, Katzen, Keicher, Mather

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Where is the Kaithern family from?

You can see how Kaithern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaithern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaithern family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaithern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kaithern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaithern 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 16 census records available for the last name Kaithern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaithern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kaithern. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kaithern. For the veterans among your Kaithern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaithern lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Kaithern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kaithern in 1974 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaithern 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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