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Kanges Family History

Kanges 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: Kangas, Manges, Karges, Kang, Gange, Angel, Kage, Sanger, Manger

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Where is the Kanges family from?

You can see how Kanges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanges family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kanges's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Kanges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanges 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 181 census records available for the last name Kanges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanges 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kanges. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kanges. For the veterans among your Kanges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Kanges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kanges in 1967 was 85, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanges 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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