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Cannova Family History

Cannova Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Cànnova): variant of Canova

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


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Where is the Cannova family from?

You can see how Cannova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannova family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cannova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cannova families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cannova's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cannova families in 1920.
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What did your Cannova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannova. 72% of Cannova men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cannova women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannova were Furniture Finisher and Dress Operator.

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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
    72%
  • Furniture Finisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Dress Operator
    34%

What Cannova family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Cannova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannova 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Cannova. 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 201 military records available for the last name Cannova. For the veterans among your Cannova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannova lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cannova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cannova in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannova 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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