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Kanny Family History

Kanny 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: Kann, Kenny, Kanno, Hanny, Kaney, Kanoy, Kanney, Canny, Kanne, Nanny

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Where is the Kanny family from?

You can see how Kanny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanny family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Kanny family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanny's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kanny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanny 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 Kanny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanny. 30% of Kanny men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Trucker
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Kanny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Kanny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanny 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Kanny. 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 82 military records available for the last name Kanny. For the veterans among your Kanny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Kanny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanny in 1965 was 91, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanny 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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