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Kanich Family History

Kanich 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: Kalich, Kranich, Panich, Katich, Anich, Lanich, Stanich, Kulich

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Where is the Kanich family from?

You can see how Kanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kanich families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kanich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanich. 50% of Kanich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanich women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kanich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Kanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanich 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kanich. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kanich. For the veterans among your Kanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Kanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kanich in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanich 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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