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Khight Family History

Khight 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: Knight, Hight, Kight, Wright, Light, Bright, High, Slight, Dwight

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Where is the Khight family from?

You can see how Khight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khight family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Khight family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Khight's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Khight families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khight 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 81 census records available for the last name Khight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khight 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Khight. 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 13 military records available for the last name Khight. For the veterans among your Khight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khight lifespan?

Average Khight life expectancy in 1997 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khight 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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