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Kanaman Family History

Kanaman 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: Kanaan, Kalman, Kinman, Karman, Sandman, Kallman, Kassman, Branaman

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Where is the Kanaman family from?

You can see how Kanaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kanaman families living in Indiana. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kanaman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kanaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaman 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 Kanaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanaman. 100% of Kanaman men 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
    100%

What Kanaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kanaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kanaman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kanaman. For the veterans among your Kanaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kanaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanaman in 1967 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanaman 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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