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Cannels Family History

Cannels 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: Dannels, Cannell, Carnell, Cancel, Mannes, Canela, Cannella, Canell

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Where is the Cannels family from?

You can see how Cannels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cannels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cannels family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cannels families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannels lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Cannels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cannels in 1978 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannels 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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