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Kaneko Family History

Kaneko Name Meaning

Japanese: written 金子 ‘golden (or metal) child’; also phonetically 兼子金児金古 and so forth. Bearers of the name are not numerous but there are several places of this name. It apparently derives from gold dust or iron ore dust found in streams or sand banks; 金 kane means ‘gold’ and is also the generic term for metal. The surname is mainly found in the Tokyo area and Okinawa and one family is descended from the ancient Mononobe clan.

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

Similar surnames: Kano, Kanski, Kanno, Panek, Danko, Panko, Janko, Canedo, Manko

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Where is the Kaneko family from?

You can see how Kaneko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaneko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kaneko family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaneko's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kaneko families in 1911.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
21%
Farmer
17%
Gardener
11%
Salesman
11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Laborer
22%
Maid
16%
Housekeeper
11%
Cook
11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaneko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneko 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Kaneko. 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 763 military records available for the last name Kaneko. For the veterans among your Kaneko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kaneko in 1962 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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