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Kankari Family History

Kankari 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: Ansari, Tankard, Sanzari, Bankard, Zangari, Kakar, Kanai, Kaspari

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Where is the Kankari family from?

You can see how Kankari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kankari family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankari's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kankari families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Kankari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankari 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 Kankari. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kankari. For the veterans among your Kankari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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