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Canad Family History

Canad Surname 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: Canal, Canada, Canard, Canas, Casad, Canady, Canan, Cane, Rana, Abad

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Where is the Canad family from?

You can see how Canad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Canad families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Canad's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Canad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canad 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canad. For the veterans among your Canad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Canad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Canad in 1974 was 59, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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