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Cannegieter Family History

Cannegieter 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: Bannister, Dannemiller, Carnegie, Langelier, Sangster, Vandewiele

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Where is the Cannegieter family from?

You can see how Cannegieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannegieter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cannegieter families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cannegieter's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Cannegieter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannegieter 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 Cannegieter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannegieter. 50% of Cannegieter men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Cannegieter women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cannegieter family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannegieter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Cannegieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cannegieter in 1962 was 68, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannegieter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannegieter 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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