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Kanenbley Family History

Kanenbley 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: Kenley, Kanney, Kneisley, Kanaley, Kaveney, Manley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Kanenbley family from?

You can see how Kanenbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanenbley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanenbley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kanenbley families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanenbley's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanenbley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanenbley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanenbley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kanenbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Kanenbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanenbley 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kanenbley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kanenbley. For the veterans among your Kanenbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanenbley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kanenbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kanenbley in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanenbley 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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