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Canrey Family History

Canrey 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: Carey, Canney, Conrey, Cantey, Cane, Manley, Hanley, Haney, Caley

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Where is the Canrey family from?

You can see how Canrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Canrey families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Canrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canrey 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 Canrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canrey 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 Canrey. 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 Canrey. For the veterans among your Canrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canrey

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