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Kania Family History

Kania Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from the Polish bird's name kania ‘kite’. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos).

As a Jewish surname, it is artificial. Germanized form of Sorbian Kańa: nickname from the Lower Sorbian bird's name kańa ‘harrier’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kania family from?

You can see how Kania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kania family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Kania families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kania's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kania families in 1880.
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What did your Kania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kania. 30% of Kania men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Kania women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kania were Clerk and Inspector.

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Inspector
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kania. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kania. For the veterans among your Kania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kania lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kania in 1948 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kania 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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