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Kanok Family History

Kanok 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, Kanoy, Kanak, Kang, Kan, Bank, Rank, Kant, Kakos, Knox

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Where is the Kanok family from?

You can see how Kanok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanok family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanok's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanok 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 33 census records available for the last name Kanok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanok 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kanok. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kanok. For the veterans among your Kanok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanok lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Kanok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kanok in 1977 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanok 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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