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Kaen Family History

Kaen 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, Ken, Kann, Kamen, Kahn, Kren, Kaden, Kalen, Kaun, Keen

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Where is the Kaen family from?

You can see how Kaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaen families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1840 there was 1 Kaen family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Kaen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaen. 100% of Kaen men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Kaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaen 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kaen. 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 134 military records available for the last name Kaen. For the veterans among your Kaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaen in 1971 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

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