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Kanap Family History

Kanap 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: Kana, Kanai, Kanas, Kanak, Kanan, Kang, Kaba, Kan, Karp, Rana

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Where is the Kanap family from?

You can see how Kanap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanap family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanap families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kanap family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanap's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Kanap families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanap 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 83 census records available for the last name Kanap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanap 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kanap. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kanap. For the veterans among your Kanap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanap lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Kanap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kanap in 1971 was 77, and 96 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanap 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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