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Kanther Family History

Kanther 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: Kantner, Kanter, Panther, Ganther, Ganter, Fancher, Kastner, Panter

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Where is the Kanther family from?

You can see how Kanther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kanther families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kanther's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanther 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 213 census records available for the last name Kanther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanther 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kanther. 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 70 military records available for the last name Kanther. For the veterans among your Kanther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanther lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kanther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kanther in 1968 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanther 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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