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Canitz Family History

Canitz 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: Kanitz, Panitz, Canto, Lantz, Canida, Canino, Cadiz, Cant, Canipe

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Where is the Canitz family from?

You can see how Canitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Canitz families living in Maryland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Canitz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Canitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canitz 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 Canitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Steel Worker
    100%

What Canitz family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Canitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Canitz in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canitz 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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