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Kand Family History

Kand 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: Kang, Kan, Hand, Rand, Kind, Land, Kant, Kano, Sand, Kann

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Where is the Kand family from?

You can see how Kand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kand family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kand's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Kand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kand 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 Kand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kand. 54% of Kand men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kand women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kand were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Kand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kand 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Kand. 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 359 military records available for the last name Kand. For the veterans among your Kand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kand in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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