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Kanvert Family History

Kanvert 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: Gantert, Kanner, Kanter, Danvers, Dankert, Bangert, Bankert, Van Ert

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Where is the Kanvert family from?

You can see how Kanvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanvert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanvert family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanvert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kanvert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanvert 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 4 census records available for the last name Kanvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanvert 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kanvert. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kanvert. For the veterans among your Kanvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanvert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Kanvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kanvert in 1972 was 76, and 62 in 1990.

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