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Kanias Family History

Kanias 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, Kanis, Kania, Kanas, Karas, Danis, Kanda, Manis, Kardas

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Where is the Kanias family from?

You can see how Kanias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanias family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanias family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kanias's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Kanias families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Kanias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanias 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kanias. 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 Kanias. For the veterans among your Kanias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanias lifespan?

Average Kanias life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanias 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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