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Canos Family History

Canos 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: Banos, Cano, Janos, Danos, Panos, Nanos, Canas, Manos, Canosa, Canoy

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Where is the Canos family from?

You can see how Canos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Canos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Canos families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Canos's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Canos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canos 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canos 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Canos. For the veterans among your Canos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canos lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Canos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Canos in 1943 was 38, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canos 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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