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Canossi Family History

Canossi 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: Canosa, Janoski, Carosi, Cross, Cosse, Cass, Banos, Noss, Cano

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Where is the Canossi family from?

You can see how Canossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canossi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canossi families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Canossi's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Canossi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canossi 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 Canossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canossi 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 Canossi. 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 Canossi. For the veterans among your Canossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canossi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Canossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canossi in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canossi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canossi 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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