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Kanengieser Family History

Kanengieser 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: Kaiser, Kreiser, Katzenmeyer, Nungesser, Kanner, Bannister, Kantner

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Where is the Kanengieser family from?

You can see how Kanengieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanengieser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanengieser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kanengieser family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanengieser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kanengieser families in 1880.
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What did your Kanengieser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kanengieser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Kanengieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanengieser 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Kanengieser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kanengieser. For the veterans among your Kanengieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanengieser lifespan?

Average Kanengieser life expectancy in 1970 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanengieser 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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