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Kanister Family History

Kanister 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: Banister, Kaiser, Sangster, Bannister, Kanter, Kaster, Knitter

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Where is the Kanister family from?

You can see how Kanister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanister family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanister's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanister 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 82 census records available for the last name Kanister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanister 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kanister. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kanister. For the veterans among your Kanister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Kanister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kanister in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanister 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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