Researching Ely Kahn
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 70 people with the Kahn surname? In that year Kahn was ranked number 3509 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Ely means "Form of ELI elevation" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Ely Kahn on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ely Kahn and the Kahn Genealogy
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Miscellaneous Kahn Databases
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Some Famous People called Ely Kahn
Ely Jacques Kahn
Ely Jacques Kahn (June 1, 1884 – September 5, 1972) was an American commercial architect who designed numerous skyscrapers in New York City in the twentieth century. In addition to buildings intended for commercial use, Kahn's designs ranged throughout the possibilities of architectural programs, including facilities for the film industry. Many of the buildings he designed under the 1916 Zoning Resolution feature architectural setbacks to keep the building profitably close to its permitted "envelope"; these have been likened to the stepped form of the Tower of Babel. Kahn is also known for his guidance to author Ayn Rand.
Source: Ely Jacques Kahn, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Kahn
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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