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Kancir Family History

Kancir Name 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: Kacer, Kantor, Kanner, Kanter, Dancer, Kanis, Kabir, Ancar, Kaner

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Where is the Kancir family from?

You can see how Kancir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kancir family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kancir's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kancir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kancir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kancir. 100% of Kancir 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kancir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancir 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kancir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Kancir. For the veterans among your Kancir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancir lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Kancir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kancir in 1967 was 80, and 93 in 2000.

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