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Kehan Family History

Kehan 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: Khan, Skehan, Behan, Mehan, Kohan, Kean, Tehan, Kahan, Kehn, Kenan

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Where is the Kehan family from?

You can see how Kehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kehan families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kehan. 100% of Kehan men worked as a Winder Cleaner.

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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

  • Winder Cleaner
    100%

What Kehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Kehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehan 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Kehan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kehan. For the veterans among your Kehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kehan in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehan 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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