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Canfielo Family History

Canfielo 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: Canfield, Caufield, Banfield, Cantillo, Cranfield, Cafiero, Camfield

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Where is the Canfielo family from?

You can see how Canfielo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canfielo family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Canfielo family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Canfielo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Canfielo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canfielo 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 Canfielo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canfielo 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 Canfielo. 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 Canfielo. For the veterans among your Canfielo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canfielo lifespan?

Average Canfielo life expectancy in 1984 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canfielo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canfielo 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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