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[Surname] Kanner
Hi, Does anyone know the origin and meaning of the last name Kanner? I cannot find it anywhere.
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German - kanne means a jug, so Kanner, a maker of jugs?
Is it because the word sounds like can that I think the jugs in question might be metal, tin or pewter for example?
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hhmm i assume it would be metal or tin too. but thanks a lot!!
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