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Kanist Family History

Kanist 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, Kunst, Kant, Danis, Kalista, Manis, Angst, Banis, Kalis, Knost

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Where is the Kanist family from?

You can see how Kanist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanist family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kanist families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanist's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kanist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanist 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 16 census records available for the last name Kanist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanist 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 Kanist. 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 military records available for the last name Kanist. For the veterans among your Kanist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanist lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanist 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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