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Kaehn Family History

Kaehn 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: Kuehn, Kiehn, Kahn, Keehn, Daehn, Koehn, Kehn, Laehn, Haehn, Kan

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Where is the Kaehn family from?

You can see how Kaehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kaehn families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kaehn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kaehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaehn. 40% of Kaehn men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Kaehn women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaehn were Mechanic and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaehn 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kaehn. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kaehn. For the veterans among your Kaehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaehn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kaehn in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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