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Kanevsky Family History

Kanevsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from the town of Kanev in Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kanevsky family from?

You can see how Kanevsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanevsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kanevsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kanevsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanevsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanevsky families in 1891.
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What did your Kanevsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanevsky. 43% of Kanevsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kanevsky women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Furrier
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Kanevsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Kanevsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanevsky 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Kanevsky. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kanevsky. For the veterans among your Kanevsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanevsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kanevsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kanevsky in 1957 was 30, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanevsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanevsky 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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