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Kahansky Family History

Kahansky 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: Kahanek, Kaminsky, Kamensky, Kalinsky, Kohanski, Kaminski, Lansky

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Where is the Kahansky family from?

You can see how Kahansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kahansky families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kahansky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahansky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kahansky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Kahansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahansky 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Kahansky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kahansky. For the veterans among your Kahansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahansky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kahansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kahansky in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahansky 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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