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Kaneaster Family History

Kaneaster 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: Lancaster, Keaster, Easter, Nester, Sangster, Bannister, Kanter

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Where is the Kaneaster family from?

You can see how Kaneaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaneaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kaneaster family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaneaster's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kaneaster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaneaster 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 Kaneaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaneaster. 60% of Kaneaster men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kaneaster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaneaster were Farmer and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Kaneaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Kaneaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneaster 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kaneaster. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kaneaster. For the veterans among your Kaneaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneaster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kaneaster in 1963 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaneaster 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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