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Kanick Family History

Kanick 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: Knick, Yanick, Janick, Banick, Kranick, Karnik, Kalich, Senick

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Where is the Kanick family from?

You can see how Kanick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kanick family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kanick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanick 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 Kanick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanick. 57% of Kanick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kanick women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanick were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kanick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanick 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Kanick. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kanick. For the veterans among your Kanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kanick in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanick 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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