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Kanalos Family History

Kanalos 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: Kanelos, Handlos, Avalos, Banales, Lanclos, Manalo, Canales, Davalos

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Where is the Kanalos family from?

You can see how Kanalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanalos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanalos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanalos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanalos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanalos 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 Kanalos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanalos. 58% of Kanalos men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Musician
    43%

What Kanalos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Kanalos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanalos 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Kanalos. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kanalos. For the veterans among your Kanalos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanalos lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Kanalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kanalos in 1973 was 75, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanalos 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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