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Kanehira Family History

Kanehira 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: Kaneshiro, Madeira, Manera, Kawahara, Kaner, Kania, Neira, Kadera

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Where is the Kanehira family from?

You can see how Kanehira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanehira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanehira families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanehira's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanehira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanehira 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 28 census records available for the last name Kanehira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanehira 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kanehira. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kanehira. For the veterans among your Kanehira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanehira lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanehira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanehira in 1954 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanehira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanehira 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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