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Canups Family History

Canups 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: Canup, Canupp, Canepa, Camps, Canipe, Hanus, Canas, Canuel, Canlas

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Where is the Canups family from?

You can see how Canups families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canups family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Canups families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canups's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Canups families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canups 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 Canups. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canups 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 Canups. 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 Canups. For the veterans among your Canups ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canups lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Canups life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Canups in 1985 was 59, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canups 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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