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Kaniasty Family History

Kaniasty 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: Kalista, Kangas, Kanitz, Kanagy, Kanis, Hanratty, Kanady, Kania

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Where is the Kaniasty family from?

You can see how Kaniasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaniasty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kaniasty family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaniasty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaniasty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaniasty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaniasty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaniasty. 100% of Kaniasty women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kaniasty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kaniasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaniasty 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kaniasty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kaniasty. For the veterans among your Kaniasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaniasty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kaniasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kaniasty in 1967 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaniasty 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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