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Kaninau Family History

Kaninau 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: Kalina, Kania, Kannan, Hanna, Kamiya, Kapitan, Kann, Mannan, Kanda

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Where is the Kaninau family from?

You can see how Kaninau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaninau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaninau family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaninau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kaninau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaninau 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 74 census records available for the last name Kaninau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaninau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kaninau. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kaninau. For the veterans among your Kaninau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaninau lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Kaninau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaninau in 1984 was 82, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaninau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaninau 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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