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Kankosky Family History

Kankosky 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: Kanevsky, Makosky, Janosky, Kakos, Lansky, Klosky, Sandusky, Makovsky

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Where is the Kankosky family from?

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

What Kankosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Kankosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankosky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kankosky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kankosky. For the veterans among your Kankosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankosky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kankosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kankosky in 1973 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankosky 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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