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Kaning Family History

Kaning Surname 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: Kanning, Kraning, Koning, Kading, Laning, Haning, Kang, King, Kann

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Where is the Kaning family from?

You can see how Kaning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kaning family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaning's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Kaning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaning 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kaning. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Kaning. For the veterans among your Kaning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaning lifespan?

Average Kaning life expectancy in 1968 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaning 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.

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