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Canuel Family History

Canuel Name Meaning

French: nickname for someone with whitish blond hair derived from the adjective canu a regional form of chenu ‘hoary’ (from the Latin adjective canutus ‘gray-haired’). Filipino: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Carel, Cane, Cancel, Sandel, Mantel, Manuel, Carrel, Canela, Bandel

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Where is the Canuel family from?

You can see how Canuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canuel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Canuel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 26 Canuel families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Canuel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Canuel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canuel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Canuel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doffer and Carder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canuel. 25% of Canuel men worked as a Doffer and 25% of Canuel women worked as a Carder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canuel were Laborer and Day Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Doffer
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carder
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Day Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Canuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canuel 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Canuel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 476 military records available for the last name Canuel. For the veterans among your Canuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canuel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Canuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canuel in 1960 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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