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Kahant Family History

Kahant 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: Kahane, Kahan, Kahana, Kazan, Kant, Gahan, Kabat, Khan, Galant, Kalan

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Where is the Kahant family from?

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

What did your Kahant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahant. 100% of Kahant men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Kahant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Kahant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahant 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kahant. 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 Kahant. For the veterans among your Kahant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kahant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kahant in 1966 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

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