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Kandt Family History

Kandt Surname Meaning

German: probably from Middle High German kant ‘jug’ (from Latin olla cannata ‘pot with one spout’) and hence an occupational name for a maker or seller of jugs, a variant of Kanne.

Topographic name from Middle Low German kant ‘corner, rim, edge’.

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


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You can see how Kandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kandt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kandt families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kandt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kandt families in 1911.
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What did your Kandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kandt. 100% of Kandt men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandt 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Kandt. 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 298 military records available for the last name Kandt. For the veterans among your Kandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kandt in 1957 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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