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Kahen Family History

Kahen 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: Kamen, Kahn, Kaden, Kalen, Karen, Kagen, Kahan, Kohen, Katen, Kazen

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Where is the Kahen family from?

You can see how Kahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kahen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kahen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kahen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahen. 45% of Kahen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kahen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahen were Clerk and Packer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Packer
    40%
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What Kahen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahen 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kahen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kahen. For the veterans among your Kahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kahen in 1964 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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