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Kannig Family History

Kannig 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: Kanning, Hannig, Kang, Kann, Koenig, Annis, Karnik, Danzig, Manning

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Where is the Kannig family from?

You can see how Kannig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kannig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kannig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannig 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 Kannig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Kannig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kannig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannig 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kannig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kannig. For the veterans among your Kannig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannig lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Kannig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kannig in 1978 was 82, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannig 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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