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Kanost Family History

Kanost 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: Knost, Kunst, Kant, Kano, Kakos, Kost, Angst, Banos, Kast, Janos

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Where is the Kanost family from?

You can see how Kanost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanost family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanost families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kanost's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanost families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kanost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanost 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kanost. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kanost. For the veterans among your Kanost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanost lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kanost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanost in 1968 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanost 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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