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Caneltney Family History

Caneltney 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: Gaultney, Cantley, Canney, Haneline, Caveney, Neltner, Cantey, Manley

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Where is the Caneltney family from?

You can see how Caneltney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caneltney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Caneltney family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Caneltney's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Caneltney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caneltney 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 Caneltney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caneltney 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 Caneltney. 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 Caneltney. For the veterans among your Caneltney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caneltney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caneltney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caneltney

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