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Kaknis Family History

Kaknis 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: Kanis, Danis, Kakos, Annis, Kairis, Manis, Karnik, Banis, Kalis

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Where is the Kaknis family from?

You can see how Kaknis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaknis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaknis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaknis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kaknis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kaknis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaknis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kaknis. 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 Kaknis. For the veterans among your Kaknis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaknis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Kaknis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kaknis in 1968 was 70, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaknis 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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