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Kanarr Family History

Kanarr 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: Knarr, Kadar, Kamara, Kantor, Kanner, Kanter, Kanarek, Kanagy, Canard

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Where is the Kanarr family from?

You can see how Kanarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanarr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kanarr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanarr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanarr. 31% of Kanarr men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kanarr women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanarr were Farm Hand 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kanarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Kanarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanarr 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kanarr. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kanarr. For the veterans among your Kanarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanarr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kanarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kanarr in 1964 was 88, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanarr 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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