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Kanover Family History

Kanover 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: Hanover, Kandler, Kanner, Kantner, Kanter, Conover, Kanzler, Van Over

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Where is the Kanover family from?

You can see how Kanover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanover family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kanover families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kanover family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanover's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kanover families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanover 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 65 census records available for the last name Kanover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanover 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kanover. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kanover. For the veterans among your Kanover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanover lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kanover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kanover in 1971 was 69, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanover 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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