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Kahanowitch Family History

Kahanowitch 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: Kosanovich, Karpowich, Chenowith, Karpovich, Karlovich, Janowicz

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kahanowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahanowitch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kahanowitch. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Kahanowitch. For the veterans among your Kahanowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahanowitch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Kahanowitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kahanowitch in 1971 was 78, and 97 in 1997.

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