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Kanaba Family History

Kanaba Surname 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: Karaba, Kaba, Knabe, Kanda, Tanabe, Kamara, Kagawa, Tanaka, Anaya

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Where is the Kanaba family from?

You can see how Kanaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanaba family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanaba's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanaba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanaba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanaba. 100% of Kanaba men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kanaba women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kanaba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kanaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaba 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kanaba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Kanaba. For the veterans among your Kanaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kanaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kanaba in 1968 was 53, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanaba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanaba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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