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Kahmann Family History

Kahmann Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Kagemann (see Kage ).

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


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Where is the Kahmann family from?

You can see how Kahmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kahmann families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahmann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kahmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahmann. 43% of Kahmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Kahmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Kahmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahmann 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Kahmann. 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 512 military records available for the last name Kahmann. For the veterans among your Kahmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahmann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kahmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kahmann in 1958 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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