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Canko Family History

Canko 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: Canto, Janko, Danko, Panko, Cano, Manko, Banko, Hanko, Wanko, Sanko

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Where is the Canko family from?

You can see how Canko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canko families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Canko families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canko's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Canko families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canko 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canko. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canko. For the veterans among your Canko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Canko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Canko in 1967 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canko 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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