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Kanakares Family History

Kanakares 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: Kanarek, Manzanares, Canizares, Linares, Kaake, Kawakami, Kangas

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Where is the Kanakares family from?

You can see how Kanakares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanakares family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanakares family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kanakares's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanakares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanakares surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Kanakares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanakares 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kanakares. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kanakares. For the veterans among your Kanakares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanakares lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Kanakares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kanakares in 1980 was 87, and 50 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanakares 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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