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Kashdan Family History

Kashdan 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: Kasdan, Ashman, Kashyap, Kastan, Cashman, Kassman, Kathman, Kaseman

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Where is the Kashdan family from?

You can see how Kashdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kashdan families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kashdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kashdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashdan 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 Kashdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kashdan. 37% of Kashdan men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Printer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Kashdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Kashdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashdan 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Kashdan. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kashdan. For the veterans among your Kashdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashdan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kashdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kashdan in 1966 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kashdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashdan 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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