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Kaneski Family History

Kaneski 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: Janeski, Kanski, Zaleski, Kaneko, Maleski, Waleski, Janoski, Kawecki

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Where is the Kaneski family from?

You can see how Kaneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaneski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kaneski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Kaneski families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kaneski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kaneski families in 1920.
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What did your Kaneski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaneski. 67% of Kaneski men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kaneski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaneski were Miner and Operator. .

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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
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Operator
    34%
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What Kaneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Kaneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaneski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kaneski. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kaneski. For the veterans among your Kaneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaneski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kaneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaneski in 1946 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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