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Canoy Family History

Canoy Surname Meaning

Variant of Kanoy a surname of German origin. Filipino: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Canoy family from?

You can see how Canoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Canoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Canoy families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Canoy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Canoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canoy. 100% of Canoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Canoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canoy 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Canoy. 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 326 military records available for the last name Canoy. For the veterans among your Canoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canoy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Canoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Canoy in 1943 was 61, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canoy 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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