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Kansy Family History

Kansy 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: Kaney, Kanoy, Kang, Kan, Kay, Kunst, Kant, Kano, Gandy, Kann

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Where is the Kansy family from?

You can see how Kansy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kansy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kansy family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kansy's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kansy families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansy 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 Kansy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kansy. 100% of Kansy 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 Kansy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Kansy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansy 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 Kansy. 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 Kansy. For the veterans among your Kansy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kansy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kansy in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kansy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansy 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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