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Kehna Family History

Kehna 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: Kemna, Keena, Kenna, Kehn, Kern, Penna, Mehta, Ken, Kehr, Senna

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Where is the Kehna family from?

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

There are 151 census records available for the last name Kehna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kehna 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kehna. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kehna. For the veterans among your Kehna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kehna lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kehna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kehna in 1967 was 69, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kehna 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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