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Kanicki Family History

Kanicki 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: Kunicki, Konicki, Kaniecki, Janicki, Banicki, Knick, Sinicki, Sawicki

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Where is the Kanicki family from?

You can see how Kanicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kanicki families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kanicki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanicki ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Kanicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanicki 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kanicki. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kanicki. For the veterans among your Kanicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanicki lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kanicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kanicki in 1972 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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