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Kani Family History

Kani 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, Kan, Kai, Kant, Kano, Kann, Kari, Kane, Zani, Tani

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Where is the Kani family from?

You can see how Kani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kani family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kani family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kani's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kani families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kani 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 Kani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kani. 100% of Kani 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kani 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Kani. 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 626 military records available for the last name Kani. For the veterans among your Kani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kani lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Kani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kani in 1967 was 72, and 73 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kani 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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