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Kangis Family History

Kangis 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: Kangas, Kanis, Mangis, Kang, Danis, Annis, Kairis, Manis, Angus

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Where is the Kangis family from?

You can see how Kangis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kangis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Kangis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kangis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kangis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangis 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 33 census records available for the last name Kangis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kangis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kangis. For the veterans among your Kangis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kangis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kangis in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangis 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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