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Kijanka Family History

Kijanka 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: Janka, Pianka, Kijak, Kraska, Kanda, Miranda, Kafka, Kalka, Janko

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Where is the Kijanka family from?

You can see how Kijanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kijanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kijanka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kijanka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kijanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kijanka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kijanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kijanka. 67% of Kijanka 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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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What Kijanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Kijanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kijanka 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kijanka. 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 188 military records available for the last name Kijanka. For the veterans among your Kijanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kijanka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kijanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kijanka in 1965 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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