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Kaany Family History

Kaany 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: Kang, Kan, Kay, Kranz, Kazan, Kant, Kano, Kaake, Kann, Khan

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Kaany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaany 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kaany. 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 Kaany. For the veterans among your Kaany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaany lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Kaany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaany in 1977 was 72, and 96 in 2001.

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