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Canyock Family History

Canyock 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: Hancock, Carlock, Cannon, Haddock, Paddock, Charnock, Canto, Aycock

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Where is the Canyock family from?

You can see how Canyock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canyock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Canyock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Canyock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Canyock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canyock 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 Canyock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canyock. 67% of Canyock men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Canyock family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canyock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Canyock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Canyock in 1969 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canyock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canyock 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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