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Kanzow Family History

Kanzow 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: Kano, Manzo, Kaczor, Kantor, Sanzo, Lanzo, Sandow, Pankow, Rannow

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Where is the Kanzow family from?

You can see how Kanzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanzow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kanzow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanzow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanzow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanzow 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 Kanzow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kanzow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kanzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanzow 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kanzow. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kanzow. For the veterans among your Kanzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanzow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Kanzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kanzow in 1971 was 70, and 49 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanzow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanzow 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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