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Kanorr Family History

Kanorr 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: Knorr, Kano, Kapoor, Kantor, Kanner, Kanter, Norr, Kanode, Kaner

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Where is the Kanorr family from?

You can see how Kanorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanorr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kanorr families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanorr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanorr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanorr 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 Kanorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanorr. 50% of Kanorr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kanorr women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kanorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kanorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanorr 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kanorr. 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 Kanorr. For the veterans among your Kanorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanorr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kanorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kanorr in 1966 was 60, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanorr 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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