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Kanies Family History

Kanies 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: Kanis, Knies, Daniel, Danis, Lanier, Manis, Kangas, Kane, Nies

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Where is the Kanies family from?

You can see how Kanies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanies family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kanies families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanies's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanies. 65% of Kanies men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanies women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Office Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kanies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Kanies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanies 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kanies. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kanies. For the veterans among your Kanies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanies lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kanies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanies in 1962 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanies 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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