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Kanlitz Family History

Kanlitz 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: Kanitz, Garlitz, Kalisz, Kantz, Koblitz, Klitz, Panitz, Langlitz

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Where is the Kanlitz family from?

You can see how Kanlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanlitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kanlitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kanlitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kanlitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Kanlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanlitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kanlitz. 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 Kanlitz. For the veterans among your Kanlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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