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Kaniss Family History

Kaniss 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, Kniss, Danis, Manis, Kangas, Kiss, Banis, Niss, Kass, Kalis

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Where is the Kaniss family from?

You can see how Kaniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaniss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kaniss families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaniss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaniss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaniss 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 119 census records available for the last name Kaniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaniss 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kaniss. 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 85 military records available for the last name Kaniss. For the veterans among your Kaniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaniss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kaniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kaniss in 1964 was 56, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaniss 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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