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Kannus Family History

Kannus 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: Kann, Magnus, Annis, Kangas, Knaus, Angus, Kanner, Kalmus, Mannes

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Where is the Kannus family from?

You can see how Kannus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kannus family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kannus's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kannus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannus 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 Kannus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannus. 58% of Kannus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Kannus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kannus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannus 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Kannus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kannus. For the veterans among your Kannus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kannus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kannus in 1966 was 64, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannus 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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