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Canillard Family History

Canillard 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: Maillard, Callard, Gaillard, Couillard, Calland, Rouillard, Gillard

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Where is the Canillard family from?

You can see how Canillard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canillard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Canillard families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Canillard's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Canillard families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canillard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canillard 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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