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Kanger Family History

Kanger Name 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: Sanger, Manger, Ranger, Ganger, Zanger, Kanner, Kanter, Fanger

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Where is the Kanger family from?

You can see how Kanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kanger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kanger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanger 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 Kanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanger. 31% of Kanger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kanger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanger were Farmer and Comptometer Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Comptometer Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanger 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Kanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Kanger. For the veterans among your Kanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kanger in 1964 was 78, and 39 in 2004.

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