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Kanabe Family History

Kanabe 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: Knabe, Tanabe, Kaake, Kane, Kanarek, Kanagy, Kanady, Kanaan, Kanode

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Where is the Kanabe family from?

You can see how Kanabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanabe family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanabe's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanabe. 50% of Kanabe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanabe women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Kanabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanabe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kanabe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kanabe. For the veterans among your Kanabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanabe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Kanabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kanabe in 1981 was 76, and 80 in 1984.

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