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Kanja Family History

Kanja 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: Kanda, Kana, Kania, Kang, Kaba, Kan, Rana, Landa, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Kanja family from?

You can see how Kanja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanja family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kanja's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Kanja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanja 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 89 census records available for the last name Kanja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanja 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kanja. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kanja. For the veterans among your Kanja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanja lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Kanja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kanja in 1975 was 80, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanja 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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