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Kanada Family History

Kanada 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: Kanda, Canada, Kanady, Landa, Banda, Kamara, Konda, Handa, Kagawa

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Where is the Kanada family from?

You can see how Kanada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanada families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kanada families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kanada's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kanada families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanada 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 Kanada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanada. 45% of Kanada men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kanada women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kanada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanada 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Kanada. 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 636 military records available for the last name Kanada. For the veterans among your Kanada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kanada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kanada in 1966 was 78, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanada

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanada 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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