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Kanyar Family History

Kanyar 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: Magyar, Kaspar, Kanda, Kadar, Kangas, Kantor, Kaya, Kanner, Kanter

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Where is the Kanyar family from?

You can see how Kanyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanyar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanyar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanyar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanyar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanyar 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 Kanyar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanyar. 100% of Kanyar men worked as a Welder.

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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

  • Welder
    100%

What Kanyar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Kanyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanyar 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kanyar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kanyar. For the veterans among your Kanyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanyar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kanyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kanyar in 1969 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanyar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanyar 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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