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Kransen Family History

Kransen 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: Fransen, Branson, Krans, Kraner, Ranson, Branden, Gansen, Keranen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kransen 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 87 census records available for the last name Kransen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kransen 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 Kransen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kransen. For the veterans among your Kransen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kransen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Kransen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kransen in 1985 was 23, and 60 in 1986.

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