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Kanten Family History

Kanten 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, Kanter, Hanten, Karten, Katen, Manton, Kampen, Ganter, Kant

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Where is the Kanten family from?

You can see how Kanten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanten family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kanten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kanten family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanten's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kanten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanten 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 Kanten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanten. 64% of Kanten men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    64%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kanten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Kanten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanten 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 Kanten. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kanten. For the veterans among your Kanten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kanten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanten in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanten 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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