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Kankainen Family History

Kankainen 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: Makinen, Hanninen, Rantanen, Manninen, Koskinen, Rankine, Hankin

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Where is the Kankainen family from?

You can see how Kankainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankainen family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Kankainen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankainen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kankainen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankainen 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 36 census records available for the last name Kankainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankainen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kankainen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kankainen. For the veterans among your Kankainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankainen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Kankainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kankainen in 1982 was 88, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankainen 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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