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Canehl Family History

Canehl 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: Canell, Cane, Camel, Capel, Carnell, Canepa, Canal, Cancel, Canela

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Canehl. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Canehl. For the veterans among your Canehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canehl lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Canehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Canehl in 1972 was 79, and 61 in 1974.

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