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Kanouse Family History

Kanouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knaus.

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


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Where is the Kanouse family from?

You can see how Kanouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kanouse family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanouse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kanouse families in 1891.
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What did your Kanouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanouse. 20% of Kanouse men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kanouse women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanouse were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kanouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanouse 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Kanouse. 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 869 military records available for the last name Kanouse. For the veterans among your Kanouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanouse lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kanouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kanouse in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanouse 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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