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Kankowski Family History

Kankowski 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: Pankowski, Kalkowski, Jankowski, Mankowski, Bankowski, Yankowski

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Where is the Kankowski family from?

You can see how Kankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kankowski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kankowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kankowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kankowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankowski 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 Kankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kankowski. 50% of Kankowski men worked as an Operator and 50% of Kankowski women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kankowski were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kankowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Kankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankowski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kankowski. 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 97 military records available for the last name Kankowski. For the veterans among your Kankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kankowski in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankowski 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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