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Kanef Family History

Kanef 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: Kane, Kaner, Kaney, Kang, Cane, Kan, Kader, Lane, Kant, Kage

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Where is the Kanef family from?

You can see how Kanef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanef family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanef's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanef 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 36 census records available for the last name Kanef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanef 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kanef. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kanef. For the veterans among your Kanef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanef lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Kanef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kanef in 1980 was 91, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanef 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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