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Kanngiesser Family History

Kanngiesser 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, Bannister, Landmesser, Engesser, Kaiser, Langelier

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Where is the Kanngiesser family from?

You can see how Kanngiesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanngiesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanngiesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kanngiesser families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kanngiesser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanngiesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanngiesser 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 Kanngiesser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Typist
    100%

What Kanngiesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Kanngiesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanngiesser 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Kanngiesser. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kanngiesser. For the veterans among your Kanngiesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanngiesser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kanngiesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanngiesser in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanngiesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanngiesser 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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