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Kanovich Family History

Kanovich 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: Karpovich, Karlovich, Radovich, Stanovich, Sankovich, Marovich

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Where is the Kanovich family from?

You can see how Kanovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanovich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanovich 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 Kanovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanovich. 100% of Kanovich men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Kanovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanovich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kanovich. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kanovich. For the veterans among your Kanovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanovich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kanovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kanovich in 1968 was 46, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanovich 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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