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Kancs Family History

Kancs 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: Kanis, Kanas, Kang, Kan, Karas, Banks, Kant, Kano, Danis, Lance

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Where is the Kancs family from?

You can see how Kancs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kancs family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kancs's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Kancs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Kancs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kancs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kancs. For the veterans among your Kancs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancs lifespan?

Average Kancs life expectancy in 1969 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kancs 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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