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Kannenberg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kannenberg near Magdeburg.

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


Similar surnames: Dannenberg, Kaldenberg, Kronenberg, Kallenberg, Sonnenberg

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Where is the Kannenberg family from?

You can see how Kannenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kannenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Kannenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kannenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kannenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kannenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kannenberg. 31% of Kannenberg men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Kannenberg women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kannenberg were Proprietor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Last Occupation Secretary
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kannenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannenberg 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Kannenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kannenberg. For the veterans among your Kannenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kannenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kannenberg in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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