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Kanff Family History

Kanff 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: Kanoff, Kang, Kan, Kant, Kano, Kann, Kanda, Kane, Koff, Karpf

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Where is the Kanff family from?

You can see how Kanff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanff family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanff's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanff 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 22 census records available for the last name Kanff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kanff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kanff. For the veterans among your Kanff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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