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Kanieski Family History

Kanieski 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: Kaniewski, Kaniecki, Kaminski, Kalinski, Danielski, Zaniewski

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Where is the Kanieski family from?

You can see how Kanieski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanieski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanieski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kanieski families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanieski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kanieski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanieski 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 Kanieski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanieski. 34% of Kanieski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Farmhand
    23%

What Kanieski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Kanieski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanieski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kanieski. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kanieski. For the veterans among your Kanieski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanieski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kanieski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kanieski in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanieski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanieski 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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