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Canovsky Family History

Canovsky 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: Janovsky, Makovsky, Hajovsky, Kanevsky, Yanofsky, Janosky, Janowsky

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Where is the Canovsky family from?

You can see how Canovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canovsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canovsky family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canovsky's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Canovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canovsky 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 Canovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canovsky 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 Canovsky. 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 Canovsky. For the veterans among your Canovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canovsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Canovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Canovsky in 1976 was 57, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canovsky 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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