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Kaneer Family History

Kaneer 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: Kanner, Kanter, Kneer, Kaner, Kanfer, Mander, Kaiser, Anker, Kader

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Where is the Kaneer family from?

You can see how Kaneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaneer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaneer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaneer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kaneer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaneer 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 205 census records available for the last name Kaneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kaneer. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kaneer. For the veterans among your Kaneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kaneer in 1974 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaneer 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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