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Kehn Name Meaning

German: variant of Köhn (see Kohn ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kohn, Kuhn, Kihn, Keehn, Koehn, Kiehn, Kehm, Behn, Kehl, Jehn

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Where is the Kehn family from?

You can see how Kehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kehn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kehn families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kehn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kehn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kehn. 21% of Kehn men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Kehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kehn were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehn 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Kehn. 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 769 military records available for the last name Kehn. For the veterans among your Kehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehn lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kehn in 1952 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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