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Kadans Family History

Kadans Name 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: Karas, Vadas, Kazan, Madan, Kadar, Kardas, Krans, Adams, Kalan, Ladas

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Where is the Kadans family from?

You can see how Kadans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kadans family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kadans's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kadans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kadans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kadans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kadans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadans 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 Kadans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Kadans. For the veterans among your Kadans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kadans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kadans in 1968 was 93, and 92 in 2001.

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