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Kannan Family History

Kannan Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): Vellalar (agrarian caste) name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Kannan family from?

You can see how Kannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kannan families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kannan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kannan families in 1911.
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What did your Kannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kannan. 28% of Kannan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kannan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kannan were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Cover
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Kannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannan 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Kannan. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kannan. For the veterans among your Kannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kannan in 1965 was 29, and 59 in 2004.

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