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Kanak Family History

Kanak Surname Meaning

Czech (Kaňák): nickname for a gossip from a diminutive of káň (see Kan).

Nickname from a diminutive of káně ‘buzzard’. (see Kan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kanak family from?

You can see how Kanak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kanak families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kanak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kanak families in 1911.
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What did your Kanak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kanak. 100% of Kanak men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanak 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Kanak. 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 373 military records available for the last name Kanak. For the veterans among your Kanak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kanak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kanak in 1963 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanak 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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