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Canavin Family History

Canavin 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: Canavan, Cantlin, Cantin, Calvin, Hanafin, Hanavan, Clavin, Canaan

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Where is the Canavin family from?

You can see how Canavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canavin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Canavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Canavin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canavin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Canavin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canavin 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 Canavin ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Canavin family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canavin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Canavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Canavin in 1970 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canavin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canavin 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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