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Canfux Family History

Canfux 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: Cantu, Canup, Lanoux, Cane, Cannon, Confer, Ranum, Canepa, Canto

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Where is the Canfux family from?

You can see how Canfux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canfux family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Canfux family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canfux's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Canfux families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canfux lifespan?

Average Canfux life expectancy in 1991 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canfux 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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