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Canben Family History

Canben 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: Cane, Harben, Cannon, Carden, Carmen, Vangen, Caban, Sanden, Gansen

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Where is the Canben family from?

You can see how Canben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canben family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Canben families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Canben's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Canben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canben 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 Canben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canben 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 Canben. 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 Canben. For the veterans among your Canben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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