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Kanor Family History

Kanor 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: Kano, Kantor, Kaner, Kanoy, Sanor, Manor, Kang, Kan, Major, Kader

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Where is the Kanor family from?

You can see how Kanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kanor families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kanor's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kanor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanor 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 Kanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanor. 60% of Kanor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kanor women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanor were Carpenter and Silk Spinner.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Silk Spinner
    50%

What Kanor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanor 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kanor. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kanor. For the veterans among your Kanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kanor in 1973 was 53, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanor 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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