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Kanna Family History

Kanna 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: Hanna, Kann, Kanda, Manna, Sanna, Anna, Danna, Khanna, Kanno, Nanna

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Where is the Kanna family from?

You can see how Kanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kanna families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kanna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanna. 34% of Kanna men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kanna women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanna were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanna 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Kanna. 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 213 military records available for the last name Kanna. For the veterans among your Kanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanna lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Kanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kanna in 1970 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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