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Kohnan Family History

Kohnan 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: Kohman, Kohan, Kohnen, Mohan, Kocian, Kosman, Kolman, Khan, Kochan

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Where is the Kohnan family from?

You can see how Kohnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohnan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kohnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kohnan families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kohnan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kohnan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kohnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohnan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kohnan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kohnan. For the veterans among your Kohnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kohnan

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