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Kannaka Family History

Kannaka 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: Tanaka, Cannata, Annala, Cannada, Kanak, Kannady, Kannan, Hanna

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Where is the Kannaka family from?

You can see how Kannaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannaka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kannaka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kannaka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kannaka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Kannaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannaka 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 Kannaka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kannaka. For the veterans among your Kannaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannaka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Kannaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kannaka in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannaka 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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