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Kannair Family History

Kannair 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: Kanner, Kinnaird, Kanai, Kannady, Macnair, Kannan, Hanna, Tanner

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Where is the Kannair family from?

You can see how Kannair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannair family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kannair families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannair's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kannair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannair 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 23 census records available for the last name Kannair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannair 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 Kannair. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kannair. For the veterans among your Kannair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannair lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kannair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kannair in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannair 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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