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Kyhos Family History

Kyhos 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: Kos, Kakos, Kuhns, Koos, Klos, Kyles, Kjos, Kuhs, Kehoe, Nyhus

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Where is the Kyhos family from?

You can see how Kyhos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyhos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kyhos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kyhos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kyhos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyhos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyhos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kyhos. 100% of Kyhos 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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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Kyhos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyhos 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kyhos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kyhos. For the veterans among your Kyhos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyhos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Kyhos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kyhos in 1974 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

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