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Kanapa Family History

Kanapa 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: Knapp, Kanda, Canepa, Kamara, Kagawa, Tanaka, Anaya, Kawata, Kanagy

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Where is the Kanapa family from?

You can see how Kanapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanapa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanapa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanapa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanapa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanapa 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 56 census records available for the last name Kanapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanapa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kanapa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kanapa. For the veterans among your Kanapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanapa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kanapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanapa in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanapa 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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