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Kanan Family History

Kanan Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Kanaan. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kanan family from?

You can see how Kanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Kanan families living in Isle of Man. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kanan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Kanan families in 1891.
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What did your Kanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanan. 28% of Kanan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kanan women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanan were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Kanan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanan 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Kanan. 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 382 military records available for the last name Kanan. For the veterans among your Kanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanan in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanan 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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