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Kanine Family History

Kanine 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: Kaine, Kanipe, Kanne, Canine, Paine, Laine, Raine, Kann, Kalina

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Where is the Kanine family from?

You can see how Kanine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kanine families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanine's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kanine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanine. 42% of Kanine men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Cutter
    17%
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Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Kanine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanine 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 Kanine. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kanine. For the veterans among your Kanine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kanine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kanine in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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