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Kanode Family History

Kanode Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Knoth or of Kanoldfrom an ancient Germanic personal nameprobably based on gan ‘magic’.

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


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Where is the Kanode family from?

You can see how Kanode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanode family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kanode family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanode's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kanode families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanode 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 Kanode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanode. 24% of Kanode men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kanode women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanode were Operator and Laundress.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kanode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanode 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kanode. 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 491 military records available for the last name Kanode. For the veterans among your Kanode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanode lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kanode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kanode in 1957 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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