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Kannas Family History

Kannas 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: Kangas, Kanas, Annas, Kannan, Karas, Hanna, Kann, Mannan, Kanda

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Where is the Kannas family from?

You can see how Kannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kannas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kannas families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Kannas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kannas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannas 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 Kannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannas. 46% of Kannas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

What Kannas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannas 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kannas. 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 171 military records available for the last name Kannas. For the veterans among your Kannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kannas in 1969 was 63, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannas 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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