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Kancer Family History

Kancer 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: Kacer, Kanner, Kanter, Dancer, Kaner, Lancer, Kanfer, Kincer, Mander

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Where is the Kancer family from?

You can see how Kancer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kancer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kancer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kancer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kancer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancer 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 Kancer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kancer. 100% of Kancer 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
    100%

What Kancer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Kancer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kancer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kancer. For the veterans among your Kancer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Kancer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kancer in 1976 was 80, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kancer 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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