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Canonico Family History

Canonico Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from canònico ‘canon church official’ probably denoting the servant or even the offspring of such a person since canonic officials of the Greek Catholic Church were allowed to marry.

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


Similar surnames: Annino, Falotico, Cannizzo, Canino, Canova, Cronic, Candito, Caponi

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Where is the Canonico family from?

You can see how Canonico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canonico family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Canonico families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Canonico's in USA. New York had the highest population of Canonico families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canonico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canonico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canonico. 40% of Canonico men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Canonico women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canonico were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Canonico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canonico 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Canonico. 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 397 military records available for the last name Canonico. For the veterans among your Canonico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canonico lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Canonico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Canonico in 1959 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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