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Kanych Family History

Kanych 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: Kalich, Kapsch, Ranch, Kinch, Karch, Kausch, Kasch, Katch, Karsch

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Where is the Kanych family from?

You can see how Kanych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanych family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanych's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kanych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanych 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 12 census records available for the last name Kanych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanych 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kanych. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kanych. For the veterans among your Kanych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanych lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Kanych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kanych in 1969 was 50, and 80 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanych

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanych 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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