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Kazen Family History

Kazen Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kazan. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Katzen. Dutch: patronymic from Kaas

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


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Where is the Kazen family from?

You can see how Kazen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kazen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kazen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kazen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kazen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kazen families in 1911.
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What did your Kazen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kazen. 30% of Kazen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Weaver
    13%

What Kazen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Kazen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kazen 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Kazen. 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 241 military records available for the last name Kazen. For the veterans among your Kazen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kazen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kazen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kazen in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kazen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kazen 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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