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Kansay Family History

Kansay 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: Kassay, Kanda, Kallay, Kangas, Kasai, Lansky, Kinsey, Tansey, Bansal

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Where is the Kansay family from?

You can see how Kansay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kansay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Kansay family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kansay's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Kansay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kansay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kansay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kansay. For the veterans among your Kansay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansay lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Kansay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kansay in 1994 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansay 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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