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Kanarek Family History

Kanarek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish kanarek ‘canary’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way for example with cheerful singing or among Jews an artificial name.

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


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Where is the Kanarek family from?

You can see how Kanarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanarek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kanarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kanarek families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kanarek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanarek families in 1920.
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What did your Kanarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanarek. 100% of Kanarek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Kanarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanarek 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Kanarek. 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 215 military records available for the last name Kanarek. For the veterans among your Kanarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanarek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kanarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kanarek in 1955 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanarek 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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