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Kanakos Family History

Kanakos 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: Kakos, Kaneko, Gianakos, Panagos, Kanelos, Kanas, Kanak, Karas, Banks

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Where is the Kanakos family from?

You can see how Kanakos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanakos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanakos families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanakos's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Kanakos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Kanakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanakos 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kanakos. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kanakos. For the veterans among your Kanakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanakos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Kanakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kanakos in 1962 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanakos 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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