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Kaenter Family History

Kaenter 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: Kanter, Kenter, Ganter, Painter, Panter, Ketter, Kenner, Kreiter

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Where is the Kaenter family from?

You can see how Kaenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaenter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kaenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Kaenter family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaenter's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kaenter families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaenter 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 Kaenter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerical
    100%

What Kaenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kaenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaenter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kaenter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kaenter. For the veterans among your Kaenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaenter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Kaenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kaenter in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaenter 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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