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Kanyan Family History

Kanyan 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: Kanaan, Kannan, Kanan, Kalman, Kaplan, Kinman, Kazan, Kenyon, Karman

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Where is the Kanyan family from?

You can see how Kanyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kanyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kanyan family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanyan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Kanyan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kanyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanyan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kanyan. 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 Kanyan. For the veterans among your Kanyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanyan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Kanyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kanyan in 1977 was 65, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanyan 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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