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Kangesser Family History

Kangesser 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: Nungesser, Engesser, Langelier, Sangster, Van Essen, Kasser, Nesser

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Where is the Kangesser family from?

You can see how Kangesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kangesser family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kangesser's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kangesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kangesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kangesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangesser 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kangesser. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kangesser. For the veterans among your Kangesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangesser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kangesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kangesser in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangesser 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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