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Cannavar Family History

Cannavar 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: Cannata, Canavan, Cannavo, Cannada, Cannova, Cannaday, Canevari

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Where is the Cannavar family from?

You can see how Cannavar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannavar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cannavar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cannavar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cannavar families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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