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Kanilao Family History

Kanilao 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: Kania, Kaplan, Kamiya, Kano, Kapitan, Kalina, Kanda, Kaneko, Kallio

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Where is the Kanilao family from?

You can see how Kanilao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanilao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanilao families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanilao's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanilao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanilao 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 9 census records available for the last name Kanilao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanilao 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kanilao. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kanilao. For the veterans among your Kanilao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanilao lifespan?

Average Kanilao life expectancy in 1973 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanilao 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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