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Kanip Family History

Kanip 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, Kania, Kanipe, Kang, Kan, Karp, Kamp, Kai, Kant, Kano

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Where is the Kanip family from?

You can see how Kanip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanip family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanip families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Kanip families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanip's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kanip families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanip 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 178 census records available for the last name Kanip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanip 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kanip. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kanip. For the veterans among your Kanip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanip lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Kanip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kanip in 1980 was 50, and 47 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanip 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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