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Kankiewicz Family History

Kankiewicz 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: Jankiewicz, Pankiewicz, Waskiewicz, Frankiewicz, Lenkiewicz

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Where is the Kankiewicz family from?

You can see how Kankiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kankiewicz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankiewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kankiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankiewicz 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 Kankiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kankiewicz. 100% of Kankiewicz 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
    100%

What Kankiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kankiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankiewicz 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kankiewicz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kankiewicz. For the veterans among your Kankiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankiewicz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kankiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kankiewicz in 1966 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kankiewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankiewicz 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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