Kanaley Family History

Kanaley Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish McNally.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Kanaly, Ganley, Manley, Kenley, Hanley, Kinley, Bantle, Angley, Handley, Kinsley

6,000 record(s) for Kanaley

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
320	Military Records
132	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Kanaley family from?

You can see how Kanaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Kanaley families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kanaley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanaley families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanaley. 39% of Kanaley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kanaley women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanaley were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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

39%

Clerk

16%

Tool maker

16%

Salesman

16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Packer

25%

Maid

25%

New worker

25%

Housekeeper

25%

What Kanaley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Kanaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Kanaley. 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.

Military Records

There are 320 military records available for the last name Kanaley. For the veterans among your Kanaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kanaley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kanaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanaley in 1943 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanaley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.