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Kantorwitz Family History

Kantorwitz 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, Kaplowitz, Janowitz, Kantor, Kanitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Kantorwitz family from?

You can see how Kantorwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantorwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kantorwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kantorwitz family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kantorwitz's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Kantorwitz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kantorwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantorwitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Kantorwitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kantorwitz. For the veterans among your Kantorwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantorwitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Kantorwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kantorwitz in 1971 was 76, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantorwitz 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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