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Kaynan Family History

Kaynan 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: Kannan, Kanan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan, Karman, Hayman, Kann, Mannan

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Where is the Kaynan family from?

You can see how Kaynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaynan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kaynan families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaynan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kaynan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaynan 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 13 census records available for the last name Kaynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaynan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kaynan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaynan. For the veterans among your Kaynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaynan lifespan?

Average Kaynan life expectancy in 1982 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaynan 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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