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Chanos Family History

Chanos 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: Thanos, Chang, Chino, Chaves, Chao, Hans, Chance, Banos, Chand, Cano

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Where is the Chanos family from?

You can see how Chanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chanos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Chanos families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Chanos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chanos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chanos. 100% of Chanos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chanos women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chanos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Chanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanos 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Chanos. 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 58 military records available for the last name Chanos. For the veterans among your Chanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Chanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chanos in 1962 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanos 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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