Origins of the Kahan surname
About the Kahans
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Interesting facts about Kahan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kahan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Kahans most likely to marry?
Cohen Or Kahans
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Kahan Or Cohens
Our tell us which families married Kahans.
What are the most common Kahan first names?
David
Abraham
Rose
Sarah
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Common jobs for Kahans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kahans in 1921
Assisting In Business
1
College Student
1
Cook Dom
1
Domestic Servant
1
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Kahans in 1921
General Industry Clerks
3
Salespersons
3
Contractor
2
General Labourer
2
Shipping Agent
2
