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Kanaar Family History

Kanaar Name 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, Kaspar, Kanda, Kadar, Kangas, Kantor, Kanner, Kanter, Anwar

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Where is the Kanaar family from?

You can see how Kanaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Kanaar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanaar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanaar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanaar. 100% of Kanaar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Kanaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Kanaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaar 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kanaar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Kanaar. For the veterans among your Kanaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kanaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanaar in 1966 was 35, and 86 in 2003.

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