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Kanli Family History

Kanli 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: Kanai, Kang, Karlin, Kan, Bandi, Kai, Kant, Kano, Ali, Kann

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Where is the Kanli family from?

You can see how Kanli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanli families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kanli family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanli's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kanli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanli 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 17 census records available for the last name Kanli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanli 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kanli. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kanli. For the veterans among your Kanli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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