The kensler Surname

kensler Name Meaning and History

Americanized spelling of the German name Kenzler, from Middle High German kenzeler, kanzelære ‘chancellor’, hence an occupational name for a chancellor (in a law office) or, more likely, a nickname for someone in his service.

Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4

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The kensler name in History

A unique volume of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary following the kensler family name as far back in history as possible.

kensler Family Facts

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Distribution of kensler Families in the US in 1920

Number of kensler families

9-16

4-8

1-3

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