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Kayen Family History

Kayen 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: Mayen, Kamen, Kaden, Kalen, Karen, Kaysen, Kagen, Katen, Hayen, Kaye

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Where is the Kayen family from?

You can see how Kayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kayen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kayen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kayen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kayen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayen 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 92 census records available for the last name Kayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kayen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kayen. For the veterans among your Kayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayen lifespan?

Average Kayen life expectancy in 1994 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayen 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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