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Canavier Family History

Canavier 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: Clavier, Cavalier, Janvier, Lanier, Cleaver, Carver, Napier, Carrier

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Where is the Canavier family from?

You can see how Canavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canavier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canavier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Canavier family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Canavier's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Canavier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canavier 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 Canavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canavier 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 Canavier. 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 Canavier. For the veterans among your Canavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canavier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Canavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Canavier in 1977 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canavier 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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