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Kannis Family History

Kannis 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: Annis, Kennis, Kanis, Hannis, Mannis, Dennis, Danis, Kann, Kairis

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Where is the Kannis family from?

You can see how Kannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kannis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Kannis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kannis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannis 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 229 census records available for the last name Kannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannis 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kannis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kannis. For the veterans among your Kannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Kannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kannis in 1977 was 66, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannis 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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