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Kanaly Family History

Kanaly Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish McNally .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kanaley, Kanagy, Karney, Kana, Manary, Canary, Kealy, Kenady, Kannady

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Where is the Kanaly family from?

You can see how Kanaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kanaly families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Kanaly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanaly. 27% of Kanaly men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kanaly women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanaly were Tool Maker and Teaching. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Tool Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teaching
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaly 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kanaly. 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 286 military records available for the last name Kanaly. For the veterans among your Kanaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kanaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kanaly in 1961 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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