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Kansler Family History

Kansler 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: Kandler, Kensler, Kanzler, Cansler, Fansler, Kinsler, Kassler, Kasler

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Where is the Kansler family from?

You can see how Kansler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kansler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kansler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kansler families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kansler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kansler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kansler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kansler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kansler. 67% of Kansler 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Kansler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kansler 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Kansler. 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 152 military records available for the last name Kansler. For the veterans among your Kansler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kansler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kansler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kansler in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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