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Cancler Family History

Cancler 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: Cansler, Candler, Sandler, Chandler, Fancher, Kandler, Casler, Cancel

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Where is the Cancler family from?

You can see how Cancler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cancler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cancler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cancler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cancler 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 Cancler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancler 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 Cancler. 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 Cancler. For the veterans among your Cancler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cancler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cancler in 1962 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cancler 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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