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Kanden Family History

Kanden 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: Sanden, Kandel, Kaden, Landen, Mander, Mandel, Hayden, Kader, Lander

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Where is the Kanden family from?

You can see how Kanden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kanden families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanden families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Kanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kanden. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kanden. For the veterans among your Kanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanden 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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