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Kanervo Family History

Kanervo 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: Kaneko, Kaner, Kader, Kano, Kacer, Kasner, Calero, Karner, Kraner

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Where is the Kanervo family from?

You can see how Kanervo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanervo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanervo family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanervo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanervo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Kanervo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanervo 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 Kanervo. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kanervo. For the veterans among your Kanervo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanervo lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Kanervo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanervo in 1983 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanervo 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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