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Kantorowicz Family History

Kantorowicz 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: Kantrowitz, Kasprowicz, Janowicz, Borowicz, Pietrowicz, Kotowicz

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Where is the Kantorowicz family from?

You can see how Kantorowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantorowicz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kantorowicz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kantorowicz families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kantorowicz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kantorowicz families in 1891.
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What did your Kantorowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kantorowicz. 58% of Kantorowicz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Kantorowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Kantorowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantorowicz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kantorowicz. 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 118 military records available for the last name Kantorowicz. For the veterans among your Kantorowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantorowicz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kantorowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kantorowicz in 1965 was 86, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kantorowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantorowicz 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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