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Kahlan Family History

Kahlan 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: Kaplan, Kalan, Kahan, Karlin, Kalman, Rahman, Kazan, Karman, Gahan

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Where is the Kahlan family from?

You can see how Kahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kahlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kahlan families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kahlan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kahlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahlan. 100% of Kahlan women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Kahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlan 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kahlan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kahlan. For the veterans among your Kahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kahlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kahlan in 1960 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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