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Kaun Family History

Kaun Surname Meaning

North German: from a short form of Konrad.

German: possibly from a Silesian short form of Kaunath or Kaunert.

These names are derivatives of the Old High German personal name Chunihard.

The name Chunihard means ‘strong tribe’.

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


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Where is the Kaun family from?

You can see how Kaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kaun family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaun's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kaun families in 1911.
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What did your Kaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kaun. 100% of Kaun men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaun 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Kaun. 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 615 military records available for the last name Kaun. For the veterans among your Kaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaun in 1962 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

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