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Canoa Family History

Canoa 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: Cano, Canova, Canosa, Canoy, Canon, Cane, Cao, Rana, Landa, Dana

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Where is the Canoa family from?

You can see how Canoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canoa family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Canoa's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Canoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canoa 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canoa 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 Canoa. 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 Canoa. For the veterans among your Canoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canoa lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Canoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Canoa in 1981 was 85, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canoa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canoa 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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