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Kanefsky Family History

Kanefsky 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: Kanevsky, Yanofsky, Kamensky, Janofsky, Konesky, Kaneko, Lansky

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Where is the Kanefsky family from?

You can see how Kanefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kanefsky families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kanefsky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanefsky 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 Kanefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gowns Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanefsky. 100% of Kanefsky women worked as a Gowns Sales Lady.

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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

  • Gowns Sales Lady
    100%

What Kanefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Kanefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanefsky 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Kanefsky. 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 232 military records available for the last name Kanefsky. For the veterans among your Kanefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanefsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kanefsky in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanefsky 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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