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Kaney Family History

Kaney Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Köhne, a short form of the personal name Konrad or of König (see Koenig).

English and Scottish (of Norman origin): perhaps a variant of Caney, a habitational name from any of the places called Cagny in Calvados or Somme.

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


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Where is the Kaney family from?

You can see how Kaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kaney families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kaney's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kaney families in 1911.
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What did your Kaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaney. 26% of Kaney men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kaney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaney were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaney 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Kaney. 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 802 military records available for the last name Kaney. For the veterans among your Kaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kaney in 1962 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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