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Kangiser Family History

Kangiser 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: Kaiser, Angier, Manser, Lanier, Langner, Sanger, Manger, Kreiser

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Where is the Kangiser family from?

You can see how Kangiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kangiser families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kangiser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kangiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangiser 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 Kangiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kangiser. 50% of Kangiser men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kangiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Kangiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangiser 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kangiser. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kangiser. For the veterans among your Kangiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kangiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kangiser in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangiser 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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