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Kanish Family History

Kanish 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: Danish, Kadish, Kanis, Kalish, Banish, Yanish, Hanish, Janish, Danis

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Where is the Kanish family from?

You can see how Kanish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Kanish family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanish's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kanish families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanish 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 Kanish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanish. 50% of Kanish men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kanish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanish 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kanish. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kanish. For the veterans among your Kanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kanish in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanish 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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