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Kaneo Family History

Kaneo 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: Kano, Kaneko, Kane, Kanno, Kaner, Kaney, Kang, Cane, Kan, Kader

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Where is the Kaneo family from?

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

What did your Kaneo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Kaneo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kaneo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneo 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kaneo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kaneo. For the veterans among your Kaneo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kaneo in 1966 was 90, and 82 in 2004.

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