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Kanahan Family History

Kanahan 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: Banahan, Hanahan, Kanaan, Kinahan, Lanahan, Manahan, Monahan

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Where is the Kanahan family from?

You can see how Kanahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kanahan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanahan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kanahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Kanahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanahan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kanahan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kanahan. For the veterans among your Kanahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanahan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Kanahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kanahan in 1963 was 93, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanahan 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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