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Kanzig Family History

Kanzig 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: Danzig, Kang, Kanning, Kanis, Danzi, Kania, Tanzi, Kindig, Kanai

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Where is the Kanzig family from?

You can see how Kanzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanzig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kanzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kanzig families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanzig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanzig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kanzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanzig. 40% of Kanzig men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Kanzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Kanzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanzig 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Kanzig. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kanzig. For the veterans among your Kanzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanzig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kanzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kanzig in 1955 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kanzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanzig 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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