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Kranzer Family History

Kranzer 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: Krenzer, Kraner, Kratzer, Kranzler, Kranz, Tanzer, Pranger, Kroner

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Where is the Kranzer family from?

You can see how Kranzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kranzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Kranzer families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kranzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kranzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranzer 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 Kranzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kranzer. 100% of Kranzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kranzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Kranzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranzer 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Kranzer. 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 142 military records available for the last name Kranzer. For the veterans among your Kranzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Kranzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kranzer in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kranzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranzer 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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