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Kanko Family History

Kanko 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: Kano, Kaneko, Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Kanno, Banko, Hanko, Wanko

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Where is the Kanko family from?

You can see how Kanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kanko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanko 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Kanko. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kanko. For the veterans among your Kanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanko lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Kanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kanko in 1985 was 67, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanko 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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