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Kanhofer Family History

Kanhofer 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: Kelnhofer, Kanfer, Kandler, Kantor, Kaufer, Kanner, Kapfer, Kantner

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Where is the Kanhofer family from?

You can see how Kanhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanhofer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanhofer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanhofer 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 Kanhofer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

What Kanhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Kanhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanhofer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kanhofer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kanhofer. For the veterans among your Kanhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanhofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Kanhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanhofer in 1967 was 71, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanhofer 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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