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Canevari Name Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): possibly an occupational name either for a seller or producer of hemp from an agent derivative of cànepa ‘hemp’ (see Canepa ) or for the keeper of an inn or wine cellar from an agent derivative of caneva canova ‘cellar pantry tavern wine shop’.

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


Similar surnames: Canepa, Canova, Callegari, Sanzari, Calegari, Zangari, Caesar, Canal

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Where is the Canevari family from?

You can see how Canevari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canevari family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Canevari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Canevari families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Canevari's in USA. California had the highest population of Canevari families in 1920.
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What did your Canevari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canevari. 36% of Canevari men worked as a Proprietor and 28% of Canevari women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canevari were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Worker At
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Canevari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canevari 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Canevari. 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 250 military records available for the last name Canevari. For the veterans among your Canevari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canevari lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Canevari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Canevari in 1962 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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