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Kannely Family History

Kannely 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: Kanney, Kannel, Kennerly, Kanner, Kandel, Hanney, Pannell, Kennedy

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Where is the Kannely family from?

You can see how Kannely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kannely families living in Massachusetts. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kannely's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kannely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannely 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 98 census records available for the last name Kannely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannely 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kannely. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kannely. For the veterans among your Kannely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannely lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Kannely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kannely in 1977 was 29, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannely 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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