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Kigen Family History

Kigen 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: Kilen, Eigen, Kien, Kagen, Kogen, Wigen, Vigen, Kingen, Kiger, Kiel

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Where is the Kigen family from?

You can see how Kigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kigen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kigen families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kigen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kigen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kigen 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 Kigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kigen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kigen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kigen. For the veterans among your Kigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kigen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Kigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kigen in 1974 was 64, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kigen 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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