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Kansky Family History

Kansky 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: Lansky, Dansky, Kanski, Jansky, Karsky, Barsky, Kaneko, Kinsey, Kaske

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Where is the Kansky family from?

You can see how Kansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kansky families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kansky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kansky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansky 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 Kansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kansky. 42% of Kansky men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kansky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kansky were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Kansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Kansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansky 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Kansky. 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 147 military records available for the last name Kansky. For the veterans among your Kansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kansky in 1958 was 55, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansky 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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