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Kannheiser Family History

Kannheiser Surname 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: Mannheimer, Manheimer, Emenheiser, Fronheiser, Kaiser, Kreiser

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What did your Kannheiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kannheiser. 100% of Kannheiser men worked as a Machinist.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kannheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kannheiser 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kannheiser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Kannheiser. For the veterans among your Kannheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kannheiser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kannheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kannheiser in 1967 was 70, and 77 in 1999.

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