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Canigiani Family History

Canigiani 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: Cangiano, Lanigan, Caniglia, Caggiano, Carignan, Nahigian, Capitani

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Where is the Canigiani family from?

You can see how Canigiani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canigiani family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Canigiani family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Canigiani's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Canigiani families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canigiani 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 Canigiani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stone Mason
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canigiani lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Canigiani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Canigiani in 1969 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canigiani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canigiani 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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