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Kanne Family History

Kanne Surname Meaning

German Danish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kann

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


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Where is the Kanne family from?

You can see how Kanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Kanne families living in Manitoba. This was about 61% of all the recorded Kanne's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kanne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanne 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 Kanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanne. 50% of Kanne men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kanne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanne were Lawyer and Proprietor.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Lawyer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

What Kanne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanne 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Kanne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kanne. For the veterans among your Kanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanne lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kanne in 1955 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanne 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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