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Kanwisher Family History

Kanwisher 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: Kaiser, Bannister, Krisher, Manwiller, Swisher, Kreisher, Wisher

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Where is the Kanwisher family from?

You can see how Kanwisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanwisher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanwisher family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanwisher's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kanwisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanwisher 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 69 census records available for the last name Kanwisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanwisher 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kanwisher. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kanwisher. For the veterans among your Kanwisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanwisher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Kanwisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kanwisher in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanwisher 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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