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Kance Family History

Kance 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: Lance, Hance, Kane, Dance, Vance, Rance, Kanne, Mance, Kunce, Nance

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Where is the Kance family from?

You can see how Kance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kance family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kance families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kance families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kance's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kance 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 Kance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kance. 72% of Kance 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Kance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kance 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kance. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kance. For the veterans among your Kance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kance lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kance in 1970 was 59, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kance 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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