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Kanson Family History

Kanson 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: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Kinson, Manson, Kasson, Janson, Ganson, Karson

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Where is the Kanson family from?

You can see how Kanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kanson family living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kanson's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanson 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 Kanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanson. 39% of Kanson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Kanson women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanson were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Kanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanson 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Kanson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kanson. For the veterans among your Kanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kanson in 1966 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanson 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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