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Kranzel Family History

Kranzel 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: Franzel, Krenzel, Kranz, Krengel, Krenzer, Brandel, Kraner, Kandel

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Where is the Kranzel family from?

You can see how Kranzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kranzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kranzel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kranzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kranzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kranzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Kranzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kranzel 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kranzel. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kranzel. For the veterans among your Kranzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kranzel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kranzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kranzel in 1969 was 53, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kranzel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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