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Kanova Family History

Kanova 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: Canova, Kano, Genova, Kanda, Kantola, Nova, Kava, Janota, Canosa

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Where is the Kanova family from?

You can see how Kanova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanova family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kanova's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanova 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 24 census records available for the last name Kanova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanova 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kanova. 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 military records available for the last name Kanova. For the veterans among your Kanova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanova lifespan?

Average Kanova life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanova 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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