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Kanning Family History

Kanning Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: habitational name from a settlement so named once inhabited by a certain Kanne and his kin (compare the placename Canhusen in East Frisia in the Middle Ages mentioned as Kanenghusen and Cannyngehusum).

The personal name Kanne is most likely a pet form of Johannes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kanning family from?

You can see how Kanning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kanning families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanning's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanning families in 1891.
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What did your Kanning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanning. 100% of Kanning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanning 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Kanning. 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 179 military records available for the last name Kanning. For the veterans among your Kanning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanning lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kanning in 1954 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanning 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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