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Kanz Family History

Kanz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kantz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kanz family from?

You can see how Kanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kanz families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kanz families in 1891.
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What did your Kanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanz. 30% of Kanz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kanz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanz were Chauffeur and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanz 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Kanz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kanz. For the veterans among your Kanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kanz in 1959 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanz 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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