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Canovi Family History

Canovi 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: Canova, Cano, Canode, Canosa, Carosi, Calvi, Canoy, Canali, Zanoni

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Where is the Canovi family from?

You can see how Canovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canovi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Canovi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Canovi family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Canovi's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Canovi families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canovi 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 Canovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canovi 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 Canovi. 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 Canovi. For the veterans among your Canovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canovi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Canovi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canovi in 1972 was 62, and 108 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canovi 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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