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Kanofsky Family History

Kanofsky 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: Yanofsky, Janofsky, Kofsky, Kanevsky, Janovsky, Janosky, Janowsky

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Where is the Kanofsky family from?

You can see how Kanofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanofsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kanofsky families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanofsky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kanofsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanofsky 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 Kanofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanofsky. 28% of Kanofsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kanofsky women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kanofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Kanofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanofsky 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kanofsky. 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 132 military records available for the last name Kanofsky. For the veterans among your Kanofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kanofsky in 1963 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanofsky 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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