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Caniga Family History

Caniga 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: Canida, Janiga, Canepa, Canela, Canova, Canino, Canada, Lanigan

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Where is the Caniga family from?

You can see how Caniga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caniga family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Caniga family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Caniga's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Caniga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caniga 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 Caniga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caniga 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 Caniga. 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 Caniga. For the veterans among your Caniga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caniga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1989, in the United States, Caniga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caniga in 1953 was 49, and 82 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caniga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caniga 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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