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Kanberg Family History

Kanberg 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: Kalberg, Tanberg, Kinberg, Kamber, Kolberg, Amberg, Walberg, Sandberg

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Where is the Kanberg family from?

You can see how Kanberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kanberg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanberg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanberg 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 147 census records available for the last name Kanberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanberg 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kanberg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kanberg. For the veterans among your Kanberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kanberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanberg in 1966 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanberg 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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