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Kanga Family History

Kanga 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: Kang, Kanda, Kangas, Langa, Kana, Kania, Wang, Yang, Kong, Tang

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Where is the Kanga family from?

You can see how Kanga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanga families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Kanga families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kanga's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kanga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanga 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 Kanga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanga. 100% of Kanga 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 Kanga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Kanga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanga 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Kanga. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kanga. For the veterans among your Kanga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanga lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Kanga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kanga in 1988 was 85, and 21 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanga 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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