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Kanyak Family History

Kanyak Surname 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: Kanak, Kanda, Kangas, Kaya, Banyas, Konya, Manak, Banyai, Kanaan

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Where is the Kanyak family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanyak. 100% of Kanyak 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kanyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kanyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanyak 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Kanyak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Kanyak. For the veterans among your Kanyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanyak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kanyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kanyak in 1953 was 43, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanyak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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