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Kancler Family History

Kancler 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: Kandler, Kanzler, Sandler, Kapler, Fancher, Kacer, Kamler, Kappler

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Where is the Kancler family from?

You can see how Kancler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kancler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kancler family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kancler's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Kancler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kancler 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 Kancler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kancler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Kancler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kancler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kancler. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kancler. For the veterans among your Kancler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kancler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kancler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kancler in 1964 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kancler 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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