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Kancke Family History

Kancke 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: Lance, Kaake, Kaneko, Hance, Hanke, Kane, Kaske, Backe, Ganske, Dance

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Where is the Kancke family from?

You can see how Kancke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kancke family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kancke's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kancke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancke 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 41 census records available for the last name Kancke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kancke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kancke. For the veterans among your Kancke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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