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Kannard Family History

Kannard 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: Kennard, Kinnard, Annand, Tankard, Kanner, Baynard, Connard, Hansard

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Where is the Kannard family from?

You can see how Kannard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kannard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Kannard families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kannard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kannard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kannard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kannard. 23% of Kannard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kannard women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kannard were Farming and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kannard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kannard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannard 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kannard. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kannard. For the veterans among your Kannard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kannard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kannard in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannard 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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