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Kanarian Family History

Kanarian 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: Kazarian, Kalajian, Kanaan, Azarian, Nazarian, Najarian, Magarian

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Where is the Kanarian family from?

You can see how Kanarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanarian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kanarian families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanarian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanarian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanarian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanarian ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kanarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kanarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanarian 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kanarian. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kanarian. For the veterans among your Kanarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanarian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kanarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kanarian in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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