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Kangeter Family History

Kangeter 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: Sangster, Kanter, Angerer, Bangerter, Ganter, Panter, Langner, Sanger

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Where is the Kangeter family from?

You can see how Kangeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kangeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kangeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kangeter families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kangeter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kangeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kangeter 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 Kangeter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kangeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kangeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kangeter 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kangeter. 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 80 military records available for the last name Kangeter. For the veterans among your Kangeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kangeter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kangeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kangeter in 1965 was 71, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kangeter 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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