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Canlers Family History

Canlers 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: Calero, Casler, Capers, Calleros, Conyers, Cales, Canter, Manners

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Where is the Canlers family from?

You can see how Canlers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canlers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canlers families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Canlers families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Canlers's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Canlers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canlers 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 Canlers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canlers 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 Canlers. 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 Canlers. For the veterans among your Canlers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canlers lifespan?

Average Canlers life expectancy in 1997 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canlers 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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