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Kanaird Family History

Kanaird 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: Canard, Kinnaird, Manard, Ranard, Kanai, Kynard, Kinard, Hazard

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Where is the Kanaird family from?

You can see how Kanaird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaird family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Kanaird families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Kanaird families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanaird's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kanaird families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaird surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Kanaird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaird 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kanaird. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kanaird. For the veterans among your Kanaird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaird lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Kanaird life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kanaird in 1981 was 64, and 72 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanaird 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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