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Kaniber Family History

Kaniber 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: Kaiser, Lanier, Kamber, Kandler, Kleiber, Kanner, Kantner, Kanter

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Where is the Kaniber family from?

You can see how Kaniber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaniber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaniber family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaniber's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kaniber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaniber 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 12 census records available for the last name Kaniber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaniber 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kaniber. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kaniber. For the veterans among your Kaniber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaniber 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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