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Kanyo Family History

Kanyo 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, Kanno, Vanyo, Kang, Kan, Kay, Kenyon, Kant, Sando, Kann

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Where is the Kanyo family from?

You can see how Kanyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanyo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kanyo families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kanyo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kanyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kanyo. 50% of Kanyo men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Kanyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanyo 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kanyo. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kanyo. For the veterans among your Kanyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanyo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Kanyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kanyo in 1973 was 77, and 75 in 1998.

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