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Kanana Family History

Kanana 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: Kahana, Kanan, Hanna, Kazan, Kann, Kalina, Kanda, Anania, Manna

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Where is the Kanana family from?

You can see how Kanana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanana family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanana's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanana 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 109 census records available for the last name Kanana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanana 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kanana. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kanana. For the veterans among your Kanana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanana lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kanana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanana in 1974 was 43, and 41 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanana 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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