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Kanir Family History

Kanir 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, Kabir, Kaner, Kania, Kang, Kan, Kader, Kai, Kant, Kano

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Where is the Kanir family from?

You can see how Kanir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kanir family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanir's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kanir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanir 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 Kanir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanir 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kanir. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kanir. For the veterans among your Kanir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanir lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kanir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kanir in 1965 was 73, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanir 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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