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Kannaugh Family History

Kannaugh 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: Kalbaugh, Kavanaugh, Kanning, Kavanagh, Arbaugh, Kanagy, Carbaugh

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Where is the Kannaugh family from?

You can see how Kannaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannaugh families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kannaugh families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannaugh's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Kannaugh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kannaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannaugh 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kannaugh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kannaugh. For the veterans among your Kannaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannaugh

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