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Kanalas Family History

Kanalas 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: Kangas, Banales, Kallas, Kalas, Canales, Kanaan, Canlas, Kefalas

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Where is the Kanalas family from?

You can see how Kanalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanalas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanalas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanalas 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 57 census records available for the last name Kanalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanalas 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kanalas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kanalas. For the veterans among your Kanalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanalas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kanalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kanalas in 1976 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanalas 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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