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Kantlehner Family History

Kantlehner 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: Kantner, Kartchner, Kastner, Kandler, Kaltreider, Kanner, Kanter

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Where is the Kantlehner family from?

You can see how Kantlehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantlehner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kantlehner families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kantlehner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kantlehner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantlehner 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 Kantlehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kantlehner. 100% of Kantlehner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Kantlehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantlehner 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Kantlehner. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kantlehner. For the veterans among your Kantlehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantlehner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kantlehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kantlehner in 1960 was 44, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantlehner 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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