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Kaniras Family History

Kaniras 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: Karas, Kairis, Kangas, Karras, Kanis, Manikas, Kania, Kalivas, Andras

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Where is the Kaniras family from?

You can see how Kaniras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaniras family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kaniras family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaniras's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaniras families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Kaniras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaniras 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kaniras. 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 Kaniras. For the veterans among your Kaniras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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