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Kanakaris Family History

Kanakaris 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: Kawakami, Laskaris, Kairis, Ansari, Kangas, Tankard, Tanaka, Canevari

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Where is the Kanakaris family from?

You can see how Kanakaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanakaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanakaris families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanakaris's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanakaris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanakaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanakaris ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kanakaris ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Kanakaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanakaris 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kanakaris. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kanakaris. For the veterans among your Kanakaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanakaris lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kanakaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kanakaris in 1961 was 46, and 72 in 2002.

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