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Kannen Family History

Kannen 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, Tannen, Annen, Dannen, Hannen, Nannen, Mannen, Kanney, Kanne

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Where is the Kannen family from?

You can see how Kannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kannen families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kannen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kannen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannen 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 Kannen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannen. 100% of Kannen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kannen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kannen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kannen. For the veterans among your Kannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kannen in 1967 was 95, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannen 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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