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Kanary Family History

Kanary Surname Meaning

Variant of Canary a surname of Irish Polish and Jewish (from Poland) origin.

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


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Where is the Kanary family from?

You can see how Kanary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kanary family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanary 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 Kanary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanary. 34% of Kanary men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kanary women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanary were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Kanary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanary 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Kanary. 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 235 military records available for the last name Kanary. For the veterans among your Kanary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanary lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kanary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanary in 1948 was 63, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanary 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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