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Kenaan Family History

Kenaan 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, Kennan, Kenan, Kinman, Kenyon, Kenton, Kelman, Keelan, Henman

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Where is the Kenaan family from?

You can see how Kenaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenaan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Kenaan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kenaan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenaan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kenaan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenaan 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 87 census records available for the last name Kenaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenaan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kenaan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kenaan. For the veterans among your Kenaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenaan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Kenaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kenaan in 1981 was 91, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kenaan 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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