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Kanach Family History

Kanach 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: Banach, Kamath, Kalich, Kapsch, Ranch, Kinch, Karch, Kanagy, Krach

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Where is the Kanach family from?

You can see how Kanach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kanach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kanach families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanach 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 Kanach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanach. 40% of Kanach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanach women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kanach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Kanach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanach 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kanach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Kanach. For the veterans among your Kanach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kanach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kanach in 1960 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanach 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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