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Kanfelt Family History

Kanfelt 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: Kandel, Kanfer, Kandell, Kannel, Daniel, Mansell, Mandel, Angel

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Where is the Kanfelt family from?

You can see how Kanfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanfelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kanfelt families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanfelt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kanfelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanfelt 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 43 census records available for the last name Kanfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanfelt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kanfelt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kanfelt. For the veterans among your Kanfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanfelt 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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