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Kanes Family History

Kanes 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: Kane, Kunes, Banes, Danes, Sanes, Manes, Kares, Kanis, Janes, Kates

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Where is the Kanes family from?

You can see how Kanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kanes family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanes's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanes. 22% of Kanes men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Kanes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanes were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanes 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Kanes. 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 397 military records available for the last name Kanes. For the veterans among your Kanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kanes in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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