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Kancey Family History

Kancey 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: Lancey, Kaney, Yancey, Kanney, Dancey, Hancey, Manley, Hanley, Lance

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kancey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kancey. For the veterans among your Kancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Kancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kancey in 1978 was 32, and 27 in 1992.

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