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Kanea Family History

Kanea 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: Kanda, Kane, Kana, Kaner, Kania, Kaney, Kang, Kaba, Cane, Kan

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Where is the Kanea family from?

You can see how Kanea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanea families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kanea's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanea 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 Kanea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanea. 100% of Kanea men worked as a Metal Polisher.

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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

  • Metal Polisher
    100%

What Kanea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Kanea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanea 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kanea. 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 Kanea. For the veterans among your Kanea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanea lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kanea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kanea in 1969 was 88, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanea 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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