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Kanem Family History

Kanem 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, Ganem, Karem, Kang, Cane, Kan, Kader, Lane

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kanem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanem 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kanem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kanem. For the veterans among your Kanem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanem lifespan?

Average Kanem life expectancy in 1967 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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