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Kanegae Family History

Kanegae 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: Kangas, Banegas, Vanegas, Kang, Gange, Kage, Mangan, Kanda, Kaneko

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Where is the Kanegae family from?

You can see how Kanegae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanegae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanegae family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanegae's in USA. California had the highest population of Kanegae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanegae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanegae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanegae. 100% of Kanegae men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kanegae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kanegae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanegae 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kanegae. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kanegae. For the veterans among your Kanegae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanegae lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kanegae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanegae in 1967 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanegae 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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