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Kanoff Name Meaning

Westernized form of Bulgarian Kanov: probably a patronymic from the personal name Kano a short form of Lukan (from Greek Loukanos). Perhaps an Americanized form of German Knauff or Knopf .

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


Similar surnames: Danoff, Kanode, Vano, Boff, Tarnoff, Janos, Alff, Sadoff, Janoff

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Where is the Kanoff family from?

You can see how Kanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kanoff families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanoff's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kanoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanoff. 28% of Kanoff men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Kanoff women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanoff were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    45%
  • None
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanoff 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Kanoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 224 military records available for the last name Kanoff. For the veterans among your Kanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kanoff in 1954 was 39, and 70 in 2003.

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