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Kajani Family History

Kajani 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: Dajani, Kazan, Kawai, Kasai, Kalan, Lalani, Madani, Rajan, Karan

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Kajani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kajani 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kajani. 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 Kajani. For the veterans among your Kajani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kajani lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Kajani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kajani in 1997 was 61, and 59 in 1998.

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