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Cansine Family History

Cansine 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: Canine, Carline, Dansie, Cassino, Canino, Lansing, Conine, Cantin

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Where is the Cansine family from?

You can see how Cansine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cansine family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cansine families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cansine's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cansine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cansine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cansine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cansine. 100% of Cansine men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    100%

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Census Records

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

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