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Kanyuck Family History

Kanyuck 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: Wantuck, Kruck, Lauck, Hancock, Knick, Kauk, Van Eck, Karrick

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Where is the Kanyuck family from?

You can see how Kanyuck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanyuck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kanyuck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kanyuck families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kanyuck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kanyuck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanyuck 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 Kanyuck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanyuck. 45% of Kanyuck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanyuck women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Kanyuck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Kanyuck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanyuck 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kanyuck. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kanyuck. For the veterans among your Kanyuck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanyuck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kanyuck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanyuck in 1971 was 69, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanyuck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanyuck 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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