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Canalos Family History

Canalos Name 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: Canales, Canal, Handlos, Avalos, Banales, Lanclos, Manalo, Canas

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Where is the Canalos family from?

You can see how Canalos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canalos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canalos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Canalos families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Canalos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canalos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canalos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canalos ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Canalos ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canalos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Canalos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canalos in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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