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Kanower Family History

Kanower 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: Kandler, Kanner, Kantner, Kanter, Hanover, Kanzler, Kanode, Kaner

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Where is the Kanower family from?

You can see how Kanower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanower family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kanower families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kanower family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanower's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Kanower families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Kanower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanower 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kanower. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kanower. For the veterans among your Kanower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Kanower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kanower in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanower 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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