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Kajan Family History

Kajan Name 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: Kazan, Kalan, Rajan, Karan, Kagan, Kahan, Kavan, Kaman, Kanan, Kaba

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Where is the Kajan family from?

You can see how Kajan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kajan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kajan families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kajan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kajan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kajan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kajan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kajan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kajan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajan 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Kajan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kajan. For the veterans among your Kajan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kajan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kajan in 1971 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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