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Kanstein Family History

Kanstein 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: Kasten, Einstein, Kerstein, Kirstein, Ornstein, Kalkstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Kanstein family from?

You can see how Kanstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kanstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Kanstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanstein 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Kanstein. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kanstein. For the veterans among your Kanstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kanstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanstein in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanstein 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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