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Kanzelman Family History

Kanzelman 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: Kunzelman, Andelman, Kappelman, Kasselman, Handelman, Kunselman

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Where is the Kanzelman family from?

You can see how Kanzelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanzelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanzelman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanzelman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanzelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanzelman 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 31 census records available for the last name Kanzelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanzelman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kanzelman. 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 Kanzelman. For the veterans among your Kanzelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanzelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kanzelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanzelman in 1967 was 64, and 57 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanzelman 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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