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Canever Family History

Canever 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: Carver, Canevari, Canter, Conover, Hanover, Cheever, Capener, Canner

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Where is the Canever family from?

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

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What is the average Canever lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Canever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Canever in 1977 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canever 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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