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Kannberg Family History

Kannberg 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: Sandberg, Kindberg, Kalberg, Kanner, Kronberg, Kornberg, Wangberg

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Where is the Kannberg family from?

You can see how Kannberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kannberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kannberg families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kannberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kannberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kannberg 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 Kannberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannberg. 25% of Kannberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Tallor Crew Feader
    17%

What Kannberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Kannberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannberg 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kannberg. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kannberg. For the veterans among your Kannberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kannberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kannberg in 1962 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kannberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kannberg 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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