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Cankovich Family History

Cankovich 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: Crnkovich, Sankovich, Yankovich, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Markovich

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Where is the Cankovich family from?

You can see how Cankovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cankovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cankovich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cankovich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cankovich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cankovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cankovich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cankovich. 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 Cankovich. For the veterans among your Cankovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cankovich lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Cankovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cankovich in 1977 was 87, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cankovich 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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