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Kanig Family History

Kanig 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, Kanis, Kania, Hanig, Konig, Wang, Yang, Kong, Tang, Pang

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Where is the Kanig family from?

You can see how Kanig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kanig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Kanig families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanig's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kanig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanig 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 Kanig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanig. 40% of Kanig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

What Kanig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Kanig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanig 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Kanig. 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 719 military records available for the last name Kanig. For the veterans among your Kanig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kanig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kanig in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanig 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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