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Kanigher Family History

Kanigher 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: Keigher, Kaigler, Knight, Kaiser, Lanier, Fancher, Langner, Sanger

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Where is the Kanigher family from?

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

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kanigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanigher 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kanigher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kanigher. For the veterans among your Kanigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanigher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kanigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kanigher in 1968 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanigher 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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