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Kanela Family History

Kanela 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: Canela, Kapela, Kabel, Kamel, Knell, Kanda, Kaneko, Vanella, Canepa

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Where is the Kanela family from?

You can see how Kanela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanela family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanela's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanela 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 57 census records available for the last name Kanela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanela 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kanela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kanela. For the veterans among your Kanela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanela lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Kanela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kanela in 1972 was 65, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanela 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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