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Kansteiner Family History

Kansteiner 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: Kastner, Kantner, Steiner, Anstine, Karstetter, Kaestner, Kasten

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Where is the Kansteiner family from?

You can see how Kansteiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansteiner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kansteiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Kansteiner families living in Missouri. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kansteiner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kansteiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansteiner 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 Kansteiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kansteiner. 29% of Kansteiner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kansteiner women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Kansteiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Kansteiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansteiner 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kansteiner. 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 213 military records available for the last name Kansteiner. For the veterans among your Kansteiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansteiner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kansteiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kansteiner in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kansteiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kansteiner 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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