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Kaniers Family History

Kaniers 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: Lanier, Kanner, Kappers, Kanter, Manier, Manners, Angers, Danvers

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Where is the Kaniers family from?

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

In 1940, H was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaniers. 100% of Kaniers women worked as a H.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kaniers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaniers 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kaniers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kaniers. For the veterans among your Kaniers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaniers lifespan?

Average Kaniers life expectancy in 1994 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaniers 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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