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Kranzberg Family History

Kranzberg 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: Kronberg, Granberg, Tranberg, Kranzler, Krenzer, Kraner, Sandberg

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Where is the Kranzberg family from?

You can see how Kranzberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranzberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kranzberg families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kranzberg's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kranzberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranzberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kranzberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kranzberg. 34% of Kranzberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Kranzberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Kranzberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranzberg 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Kranzberg. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kranzberg. For the veterans among your Kranzberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranzberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kranzberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kranzberg in 1966 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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