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Kanaley Family History

Kanaley Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish McNally .

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


Similar surnames: Kanaly, Ganley, Manley, Kenley, Hanley, Kinley, Bantle, Angley

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Where is the Kanaley family from?

You can see how Kanaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kanaley families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanaley's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kanaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanaley. 39% of Kanaley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kanaley women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanaley were Salesman 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
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Tool Maker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanaley 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kanaley. 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 320 military records available for the last name Kanaley. For the veterans among your Kanaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanaley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kanaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanaley in 1943 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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