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Canegan Family History

Canegan 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: Mangan, Canepa, Ganesan, Langan, Creegan, Canela, Banegas, Lanigan

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Where is the Canegan family from?

You can see how Canegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canegan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Canegan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Canegan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Canegan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Canegan families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canegan lifespan?

Average Canegan life expectancy in 1985 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canegan 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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