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Canman Family History

Canman 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: Carman, Calman, Canaan, Cannan, Cadman, Lanman, Canan, Kalman, Rahman

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Where is the Canman family from?

You can see how Canman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Canman family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Canman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canman 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 Canman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canman. 75% of Canman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Canman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Canman family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Canman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Canman in 1969 was 66, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canman 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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