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Kaneai Family History

Kaneai 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: Kanai, Kanda, Kaneko, Kawai, Kangas, Kasai, Kane, Kamei, Anzai

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Where is the Kaneai family from?

You can see how Kaneai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaneai family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaneai's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaneai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaneai 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 4 census records available for the last name Kaneai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneai 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kaneai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaneai. For the veterans among your Kaneai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneai lifespan?

Average Kaneai life expectancy in 1989 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaneai 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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