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Kantowicz Family History

Kantowicz 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: Janowicz, Kantrowitz, Kotowicz, Karpowicz, Klimowicz, Antonich

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Where is the Kantowicz family from?

You can see how Kantowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kantowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kantowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kantowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kantowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kantowicz 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 113 census records available for the last name Kantowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kantowicz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kantowicz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kantowicz. For the veterans among your Kantowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kantowicz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kantowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kantowicz in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kantowicz 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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