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Kanamoto Family History

Kanamoto 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: Kanemoto, Kawamoto, Minamoto, Sakamoto, Kuramoto, Yamamoto, Tanimoto

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Where is the Kanamoto family from?

You can see how Kanamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanamoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanamoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kanamoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kanamoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanamoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanamoto 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 95 census records available for the last name Kanamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanamoto 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kanamoto. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kanamoto. For the veterans among your Kanamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanamoto lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kanamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kanamoto in 1969 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanamoto 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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