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Kansin Family History

Kansin 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: Kassin, Karlin, Hankin, Kann, Anson, Kanning, Hanson, Ranson, Kamin

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Where is the Kansin family from?

You can see how Kansin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kansin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kansin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kansin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kansin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kansin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kansin. For the veterans among your Kansin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kansin

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