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Canich Family History

Canich 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: Panich, Anich, Lanich, Stanich, Kalich, Cunico, Lasich, Vranich

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Where is the Canich family from?

You can see how Canich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Canich family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Canich's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Canich families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canich 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 Canich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canich. 100% of Canich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Canich family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Canich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Canich in 1968 was 58, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canich 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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