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Kanely Family History

Kanely 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: Kaney, Kanaly, Kabel, Kamel, Knell, Kaneko, Haney, Kane, Kandel

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Where is the Kanely family from?

You can see how Kanely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kanely families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanely's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kanely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanely 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 266 census records available for the last name Kanely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanely 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kanely. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kanely. For the veterans among your Kanely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kanely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanely in 1967 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanely 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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