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Kanisky Family History

Kanisky 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: Lansky, Kanis, Dansky, Kanski, Kanevsky, Sarisky, Kaminsky, Jansky

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Where is the Kanisky family from?

You can see how Kanisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanisky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanisky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kanisky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanisky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanisky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Kanisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanisky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kanisky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kanisky. For the veterans among your Kanisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanisky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Kanisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kanisky in 1962 was 38, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanisky 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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