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Kanned Family History

Kanned 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: Kanner, Kanney, Kanne, Kannel, Tanner, Kann, Kenner, Kasner, Karner

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Where is the Kanned family from?

You can see how Kanned families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanned family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Kanned family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanned's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kanned families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanned 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 11 census records available for the last name Kanned. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanned 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 Kanned. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kanned. For the veterans among your Kanned ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanned lifespan?

Average Kanned life expectancy in 1991 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanned 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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