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Kanabay Family History

Kanabay 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: Kanagy, Kanady, Kanaan, Karaba, Hanaway, Canaday, Kanaley, Kanaly

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Where is the Kanabay family from?

You can see how Kanabay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanabay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanabay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kanabay families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanabay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kanabay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanabay 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 Kanabay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Night Watchman
    100%

What Kanabay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kanabay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanabay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kanabay. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kanabay. For the veterans among your Kanabay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanabay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kanabay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kanabay in 1969 was 92, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanabay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanabay 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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