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Kanousis Family History

Kanousis 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: Kanouse, Kocsis, Kouris, Kassis, Kanis, Janosik, Wanous, Kalous

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Where is the Kanousis family from?

You can see how Kanousis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanousis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanousis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanousis's in USA. California had the highest population of Kanousis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanousis 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 12 census records available for the last name Kanousis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanousis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kanousis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kanousis. For the veterans among your Kanousis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanousis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Kanousis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kanousis in 1979 was 55, and 53 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanousis 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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