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Canole Family History

Canole 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: Canode, Canale, Cane, Cole, Cable, Capone, Castle, Canal, Angle, Cale

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Where is the Canole family from?

You can see how Canole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Canole families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Canole's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Canole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canole 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 Canole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canole. 46% of Canole men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Canole women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canole were Carpenter and Helper.

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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
    46%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Policeman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Canole family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canole lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Canole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Canole in 1951 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canole 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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