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Kannier Family History

Kannier 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: Kanner, Vannier, Pannier, Tanner, Lanier, Kenner, Kanning, Kasner

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Where is the Kannier family from?

You can see how Kannier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kannier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kannier families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kannier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kannier families in 1880.
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What did your Kannier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Kannier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Kannier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kannier. For the veterans among your Kannier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kannier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kannier in 1972 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

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