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Kaneen Family History

Kaneen Surname Meaning

from Mac Cianain ‘son of Cianan’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kaneen family from?

You can see how Kaneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaneen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Kaneen families living in Isle of Man. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kaneen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kaneen families in 1891.
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What did your Kaneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kaneen. 100% of Kaneen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kaneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneen 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Kaneen. 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 181 military records available for the last name Kaneen. For the veterans among your Kaneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaneen in 1956 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaneen 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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