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Kahao Family History

Kahao 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: Kahan, Kaba, Zhao, Karas, Aho, Kazan, Kano, Gahan, Chao, Shao

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Where is the Kahao family from?

You can see how Kahao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahao family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kahao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kahao family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahao's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kahao families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahao 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 108 census records available for the last name Kahao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahao 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kahao. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Kahao. For the veterans among your Kahao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahao lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kahao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kahao in 1970 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahao 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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