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Kancy Family History

Kancy 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: Kaney, Kanoy, Fancy, Kincy, Dancy, Yancy, Kang, Kan, Kay, Darcy

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Where is the Kancy family from?

You can see how Kancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Kancy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kancy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kancy families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancy 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 126 census records available for the last name Kancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kancy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kancy. For the veterans among your Kancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Kancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kancy in 1982 was 87, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kancy 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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