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Kanous Family History

Kanous 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: Wanous, Kalous, Manous, Knous, Kanouse, Tanous, Kano, Kakos, Kangas

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Where is the Kanous family from?

You can see how Kanous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kanous family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanous's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kanous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanous 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 Kanous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanous. 50% of Kanous men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Kanous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanous 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kanous. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kanous. For the veterans among your Kanous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanous lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kanous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kanous in 1956 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanous 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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