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Kahan Family History

Kahan Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kahane. Slovak and Czech: metonymic occupational name from kahan ‘lamp light’.

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


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Where is the Kahan family from?

You can see how Kahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Kahan families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Kahan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kahan families in 1911.
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What did your Kahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kahan. 50% of Kahan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahan 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Kahan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kahan. For the veterans among your Kahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kahan in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahan 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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