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Kanook Family History

Kanook 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: Kano, Kapoor, Kantor, Snook, Knock, Kook, Krook, Kanno, Kanode

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Where is the Kanook family from?

You can see how Kanook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanook family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanook family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanook's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kanook families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanook 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 44 census records available for the last name Kanook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanook 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kanook. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kanook. For the veterans among your Kanook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanook lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Kanook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kanook in 1969 was 87, and 61 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanook 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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