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Kannett Family History

Kannett 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: Kennett, Gannett, Annett, Kinnett, Vannett, Garnett, Kenneth, Kanner

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Where is the Kannett family from?

You can see how Kannett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kannett family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannett's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Kannett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kannett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannett. 100% of Kannett men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Kannett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kannett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannett 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 Kannett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kannett. For the veterans among your Kannett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kannett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kannett in 1976 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannett 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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