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Kanalski Family History

Kanalski 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: Konarski, Kowalski, Kanski, Kovalski, Rafalski, Kaminski, Kalinski

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Where is the Kanalski family from?

You can see how Kanalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanalski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanalski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Kanalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanalski 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kanalski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kanalski. For the veterans among your Kanalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanalski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Kanalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kanalski in 1975 was 59, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanalski 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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