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Kanaby Family History

Kanaby 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, Kanaly, Knabe, Tanabe, Barnaby, Danby, Dansby, Kanaan

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Where is the Kanaby family from?

You can see how Kanaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kanaby families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kanaby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaby 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 Kanaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanaby. 60% of Kanaby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanaby women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kanaby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Kanaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaby 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kanaby. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kanaby. For the veterans among your Kanaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kanaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanaby in 1969 was 83, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanaby 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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