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Kanters Family History

Kanters 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: Kanter, Ganter, Panter, Gantert, Salters, Kantor, Kanner, Matters

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Where is the Kanters family from?

You can see how Kanters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kanters families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kanters's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanters families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Kanters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanters 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Kanters. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kanters. For the veterans among your Kanters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanters lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kanters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kanters in 1967 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanters 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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