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Kanmacher Family History

Kanmacher 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: Hamacher, Amacher, Radmacher, Fancher, Gamache, Kacher, Van Acker

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Where is the Kanmacher family from?

You can see how Kanmacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanmacher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kanmacher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Kanmacher families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanmacher's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kanmacher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanmacher 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 151 census records available for the last name Kanmacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanmacher 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kanmacher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kanmacher. For the veterans among your Kanmacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanmacher lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Kanmacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kanmacher in 1985 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanmacher 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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