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Canelo Family History

Canelo Surname Meaning

Spanish (Extremadura and Andalusia) and Portuguese: nickname from canelo ‘silly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Canelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canelo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Canelo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Canelo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Canelo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Canelo families in 1881.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canelo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Canelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canelo in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canelo 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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