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Caniano Family History

Caniano 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: Canino, Canzano, Cangiano, Casiano, Mariano, Castano, Mangano

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Where is the Caniano family from?

You can see how Caniano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caniano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caniano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Caniano families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caniano's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Caniano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caniano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caniano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caniano. 25% of Caniano men worked as a Chauffeur and 50% of Caniano women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caniano were Labor and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Letter Carrier
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Caniano family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Caniano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caniano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caniano in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caniano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caniano 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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