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Kanin Family History

Kanin 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: Kann, Kamin, Kalin, Kanis, Kain, Kunin, Kania, Kadin, Zanin, Kanan

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Where is the Kanin family from?

You can see how Kanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kanin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kanin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanin 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 Kanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanin. 67% of Kanin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Contractor
    34%

What Kanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Kanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanin 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kanin. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kanin. For the veterans among your Kanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanin in 1948 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanin 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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