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Canossa Family History

Canossa 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: Canosa, Canova, Casassa, Cross, Cosse, Cosma, Casa, Canepa, Cass

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Where is the Canossa family from?

You can see how Canossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canossa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canossa family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Canossa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Canossa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canossa 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 did your Canossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canossa. 100% of Canossa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Canossa family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canossa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Canossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canossa in 1973 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canossa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canossa 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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