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Canizo Family History

Canizo 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: Canino, Manzo, Canto, Cunico, Candido, Cannizzo, Camino, Cano, Canida

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Where is the Canizo family from?

You can see how Canizo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canizo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canizo families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Canizo's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Canizo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canizo 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 Canizo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canizo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canizo 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canizo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canizo. For the veterans among your Canizo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canizo lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2001, in the United States, Canizo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Canizo in 1941 was 42, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canizo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canizo 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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