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Kanoski Family History

Kanoski 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: Janoski, Kanski, Koski, Karnowski, Kasowski, Janowski, Janeski

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Where is the Kanoski family from?

You can see how Kanoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanoski families living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kanoski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Kanoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanoski. 25% of Kanoski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanoski women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Trucker
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kanoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Kanoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanoski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kanoski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kanoski. For the veterans among your Kanoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanoski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kanoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanoski in 1957 was 76, and 94 in 2004.

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