This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kananen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kananen Family History

Kananen 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: Kanner, Tannen, Kantner, Rantanen, Annen, Keranen, Kanarek, Kahanek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kananen family from?

You can see how Kananen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kananen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kananen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kananen families living in Michigan. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kananen's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Kananen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kananen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kananen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kananen. 32% of Kananen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kananen women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kananen were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Kananen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Kananen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Kananen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kananen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kananen

Passenger Lists

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Kananen. 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.

View all Kananen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Kananen. For the veterans among your Kananen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kananen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kananen family history

Discover More

What is the average Kananen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Kananen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kananen in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kananen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kananen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kananen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial