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Kanca Family History

Kanca 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: Kanda, Janca, Zanca, Danca, Manca, Kana, Kania, Kang, Kaba, Kan

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Where is the Kanca family from?

You can see how Kanca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanca family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanca's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanca. 100% of Kanca men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kanca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanca 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Kanca. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kanca. For the veterans among your Kanca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kanca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kanca in 1964 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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