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Kannady Family History

Kannady Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish and Scottish Kennedy. Compare Cannady and Kanady.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kannady family from?

You can see how Kannady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kannady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kannady families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kannady's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kannady families in 1891.
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What did your Kannady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kannady. 100% of Kannady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kannady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannady 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Kannady. 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 398 military records available for the last name Kannady. For the veterans among your Kannady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannady lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kannady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kannady in 1962 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannady 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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