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Kannes Family History

Kannes 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, Mannes, Karnes, Hannes, Kanney, Kanne, Sannes, Kannel, Barnes

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Where is the Kannes family from?

You can see how Kannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kannes families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kannes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kannes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannes. 100% of Kannes men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kannes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kannes. For the veterans among your Kannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kannes in 1967 was 48, and 97 in 2001.

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