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Kanewa Family History

Kanewa 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: Kanda, Kaneko, Canepa, Kane, Kagawa, Manera, Canela, Taneja, Kaleta

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Where is the Kanewa family from?

You can see how Kanewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanewa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanewa family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanewa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanewa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanewa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kanewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kanewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanewa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kanewa. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kanewa. For the veterans among your Kanewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanewa lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Kanewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kanewa in 1980 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanewa 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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