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Kauhane Family History

Kauhane 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: Kahane, Kahanek, Keohane, Kathan, Kashani, Kahan, Kuhne, Kahana

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Where is the Kauhane family from?

You can see how Kauhane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kauhane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kauhane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kauhane family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kauhane's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kauhane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kauhane 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 Kauhane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kauhane. 100% of Kauhane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kauhane women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kauhane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Kauhane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kauhane 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Kauhane. 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 166 military records available for the last name Kauhane. For the veterans among your Kauhane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kauhane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kauhane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kauhane in 1966 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kauhane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kauhane 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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