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Kanep Family History

Kanep 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, Karp, Kamp, Kader, Lane

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Where is the Kanep family from?

You can see how Kanep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanep families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Kanep families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanep's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kanep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanep 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 50 census records available for the last name Kanep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanep 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 Kanep. 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 Kanep. For the veterans among your Kanep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanep lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Kanep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kanep in 1965 was 68, and 94 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanep 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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