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Kanae Family History

Kanae 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: Kane, Kana, Kanai, Kanas, Kanne, Kanak, Kanan, Kang, Kaba, Cane

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Where is the Kanae family from?

You can see how Kanae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanae family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kanae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kanae families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanae's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kanae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanae 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 Kanae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanae. 65% of Kanae men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kanae women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanae were Janitor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kanae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Kanae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanae 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Kanae. 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 206 military records available for the last name Kanae. For the veterans among your Kanae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanae lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kanae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kanae in 1971 was 51, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanae 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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