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Kander Family History

Kander Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps a variant of Kanter.

German: habitational name from Kandern near Lörrach.

Polish: perhaps a variant of the personal name of German origin Konder (see Gunter).

Both surnames are mainly found in Masovian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kander family from?

You can see how Kander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Kander families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Kander's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kander families in 1911.
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What did your Kander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kander. 33% of Kander men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kander women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kander were Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kander 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Kander. 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 406 military records available for the last name Kander. For the veterans among your Kander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kander in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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