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Kancevitch Family History

Kancevitch 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: Karpovich, Karlovich, Knezevich, Starcevich, Stankevich, Sankovich

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Where is the Kancevitch family from?

You can see how Kancevitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancevitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kancevitch family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kancevitch's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kancevitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancevitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kancevitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancevitch 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kancevitch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kancevitch. For the veterans among your Kancevitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancevitch lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Kancevitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kancevitch in 1983 was 74, and 83 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kancevitch 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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