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Kanlin Family History

Kanlin 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: Karlin, Kalin, Kallin, Kaelin, Hanlin, Kaplin, Maslin, Carlin, Kaplan

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Where is the Kanlin family from?

You can see how Kanlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kanlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Kanlin families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanlin's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Kanlin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kanlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanlin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kanlin. 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 Kanlin. For the veterans among your Kanlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanlin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanlin 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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