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Kankula Family History

Kankula 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: Kantola, Pakula, Bakula, Hannula, Jangula, Hankla, Kunkel, Kenkel

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Where is the Kankula family from?

You can see how Kankula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kankula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kankula family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kankula's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kankula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kankula 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 Kankula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kankula. 100% of Kankula 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%

What Kankula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Kankula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kankula 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kankula. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kankula. For the veterans among your Kankula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kankula lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kankula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kankula in 1964 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kankula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kankula 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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