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Kanschat Family History

Kanschat 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: Kaschak, Kapsch, Lachat, Anschutz, Mancha, Knecht, Kausch, Kasch

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Where is the Kanschat family from?

You can see how Kanschat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanschat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanschat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanschat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanschat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanschat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kanschat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kanschat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanschat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kanschat. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kanschat. For the veterans among your Kanschat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanschat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kanschat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanschat in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanschat 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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