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Kanka Family History

Kanka 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: Kanda, Kafka, Kalka, Kaska, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Kana, Janka, Hanka

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Where is the Kanka family from?

You can see how Kanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kanka family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanka's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Kanka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanka 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 Kanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kanka. 100% of Kanka women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanka 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Kanka. 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 209 military records available for the last name Kanka. For the veterans among your Kanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kanka in 1953 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanka 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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