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Kaner Family History

Kaner Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kanner. Possibly an altered form of German Kanner or Köhner (see Kuehner).

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


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Where is the Kaner family from?

You can see how Kaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kaner families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kaner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kaner families in 1911.
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What did your Kaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kaner. 100% of Kaner men worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaner. 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 635 military records available for the last name Kaner. For the veterans among your Kaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kaner in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaner 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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