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Kanoza Family History

Kanoza 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: Kano, Kanda, Kasza, Kantola, Lanza, Koza, Danza, Canova, Panza

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Where is the Kanoza family from?

You can see how Kanoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanoza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanoza families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kanoza's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kanoza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanoza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanoza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanoza. 30% of Kanoza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kanoza women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Mill Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Kanoza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Kanoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanoza 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kanoza. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kanoza. For the veterans among your Kanoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanoza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kanoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanoza in 1954 was 53, and 56 in 2004.

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