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Kaan Family History

Kaan 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: Kan, Kazan, Kann, Khan, Haan, Kalan, Kahn, Kaas, Karan, Kaun

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Where is the Kaan family from?

You can see how Kaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kaan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kaan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kaan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaan. 32% of Kaan 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
    32%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bayman
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaan 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Kaan. 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 623 military records available for the last name Kaan. For the veterans among your Kaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaan in 1960 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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