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Kaningher Family History

Kaningher 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: Kadinger, Kasinger, Waninger, Salinger, Klingler, Basinger, Avinger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaningher 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 18 census records available for the last name Kaningher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaningher 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kaningher. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Kaningher. For the veterans among your Kaningher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaningher lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Kaningher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kaningher in 1984 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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