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Kukan Family History

Kukan 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: Kuban, Kuka, Kuan, Guan, Kan, Duan, Quan, Yuan, Kazan, Kuk

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Where is the Kukan family from?

You can see how Kukan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kukan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kukan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kukan families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kukan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kukan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kukan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kukan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kukan. 43% of Kukan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Coal Miner
    29%
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What Kukan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Kukan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kukan 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kukan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kukan. For the veterans among your Kukan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kukan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kukan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kukan in 1963 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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