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Kahana Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kahane .

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


Similar surnames: Kahane, Kahan, Cahan, Mahana, Kagan, Kahn, Karan, Kaman, Kohan

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Where is the Kahana family from?

You can see how Kahana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kahana families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahana's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kahana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Confectioner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kahana. 100% of Kahana men worked as a Confectioner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Confectioner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Kahana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahana 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Kahana. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kahana. For the veterans among your Kahana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahana lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kahana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kahana in 1957 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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