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Cannaley Family History

Cannaley 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: Carnley, Cantley, Canales, Canale, Canney, Mcannally, Cannaday

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Where is the Cannaley family from?

You can see how Cannaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannaley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cannaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cannaley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannaley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cannaley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannaley 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 Cannaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannaley 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 Cannaley. 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 Cannaley. For the veterans among your Cannaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannaley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Cannaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cannaley in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannaley 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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