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Kannass Family History

Kannass 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, Hannahs, Kannady, Anness, Annas, Kannan, Wanlass

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Where is the Kannass family from?

You can see how Kannass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kannass families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannass's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kannass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannass 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 35 census records available for the last name Kannass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannass 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kannass. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kannass. For the veterans among your Kannass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannass lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Kannass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kannass in 1968 was 47, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannass 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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