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Kanavos Family History

Kanavos 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: Panagos, Kanelos, Kanas, Karas, Kano, Kakos, Kaneko, Kangas, Santos

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Where is the Kanavos family from?

You can see how Kanavos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanavos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanavos family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kanavos's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Kanavos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanavos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanavos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanavos. 67% of Kanavos men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Baker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kanavos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanavos 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kanavos. 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 30 military records available for the last name Kanavos. For the veterans among your Kanavos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanavos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kanavos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kanavos in 1954 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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