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Origins of the Khan surname

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We have a total number of 4737 records for people with the last name Khan.

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Where do most Khans live?

In 1921, most Khans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Khans

How common is your surname?

650th most common surname in the UK

We have 767 records for the Khan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1856.

Who were Khans most likely to marry?

Alis

&

Ahmeds

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Khans.

What are the most common Khan first names?

  • Imran
  • Mohammed
  • Yasmin
  • Aisha

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Common jobs for Khans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Khans in 1921
None

2

Private Means

2

Cap Maker

1

Chambermaid

1

Drapers Assistant

1

Common Male occupations for Khans in 1921
Lascar

19

Fireman

17

Law Student

13

Student

8

Coal Trimmer

7

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