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Kahae Family History

Kahae 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: Kahre, Kahane, Kahan, Kahoe, Kahle, Chae, Kaba, Karas, Kazan, Kage

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Where is the Kahae family from?

You can see how Kahae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahae family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahae families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kahae families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahae's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kahae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahae. 50% of Kahae men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kahae women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Kahae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Kahae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahae 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kahae. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kahae. For the veterans among your Kahae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahae lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Kahae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kahae in 1977 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahae 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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