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Kaninan Family History

Kaninan 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: Kannan, Kapitan, Mannan, Kalina, Hannan, Lanigan, Kinnan, Kanaan

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Where is the Kaninan family from?

You can see how Kaninan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaninan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kaninan families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaninan's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaninan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaninan 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 33 census records available for the last name Kaninan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaninan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kaninan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaninan. For the veterans among your Kaninan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaninan

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