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Kanack Family History

Kanack 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: Knack, Kanak, Haack, Krack, Baack, Knick, Radack, Kopack, Kanarek

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Where is the Kanack family from?

You can see how Kanack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Kanack families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanack's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kanack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanack 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 Kanack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanack. 29% of Kanack men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Service Man
    15%

What Kanack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Kanack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanack 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kanack. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kanack. For the veterans among your Kanack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kanack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kanack in 1965 was 91, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanack 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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