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Kanelis Family History

Kanelis 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: Kanelos, Kalis, Mcnelis, Kanis, Kallis, Kaelin, Karalis, Manolis

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Where is the Kanelis family from?

You can see how Kanelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kanelis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kanelis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kanelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanelis 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 97 census records available for the last name Kanelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanelis 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 Kanelis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kanelis. For the veterans among your Kanelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanelis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kanelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kanelis in 1964 was 76, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanelis 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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