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Kanzer Family History

Kanzer 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: Tanzer, Kanner, Kanter, Katzer, Panzer, Kanzler, Wanzer, Kaner

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Where is the Kanzer family from?

You can see how Kanzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kanzer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanzer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kanzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assemblist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanzer. 38% of Kanzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kanzer women worked as an Assemblist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assemblist
    100%
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What Kanzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Kanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanzer 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kanzer. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kanzer. For the veterans among your Kanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kanzer in 1960 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

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