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Cananaugh Family History

Cananaugh 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: Cavanaugh, Cavanagh, Kavanaugh, Cavenaugh, Kavanagh, Clabaugh

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Where is the Cananaugh family from?

You can see how Cananaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cananaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cananaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cananaugh families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cananaugh's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cananaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cananaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cananaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cananaugh. 100% of Cananaugh men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cananaugh lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cananaugh

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