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Kannaley Family History

Kannaley 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: Kanaley, Kanney, Kannady, Kanaly, Pantaleo, Manley, Hanley, Wansley

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Where is the Kannaley family from?

You can see how Kannaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannaley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kannaley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannaley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kannaley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kannaley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kannaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannaley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kannaley. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kannaley. For the veterans among your Kannaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannaley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kannaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kannaley in 1965 was 88, and 71 in 2004.

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