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Kankal Family History

Kankal 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: Kunkel, Kenkel, Kanda, Kamal, Konkol, Kangas, Kapral, Canal, Mangal

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Where is the Kankal family from?

You can see how Kankal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kankal family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kankal's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kankal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kankal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kankal. 100% of Kankal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kankal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankal 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kankal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kankal. For the veterans among your Kankal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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