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Kannal Family History

Kannal 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: Kannan, Kannel, Hanna, Kann, Mannan, Kanda, Kamal, Manna, Kangas

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Where is the Kannal family from?

You can see how Kannal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kannal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kannal family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kannal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kannal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kannal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannal. 100% of Kannal men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Kannal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannal 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kannal. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kannal. For the veterans among your Kannal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kannal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kannal in 1967 was 92, and 77 in 2004.

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