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Kanei Family History

Kanei 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, Kamei, Kaner, Kanai, Kaney, Kang, Cane, Kan, Bandi, Kader

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Where is the Kanei family from?

You can see how Kanei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kanei families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kanei's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanei 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 Kanei ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kanei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Kanei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanei 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kanei. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kanei. For the veterans among your Kanei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kanei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kanei in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanei 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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