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Canyras Family History

Canyras 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: Carras, Caras, Banyas, Canas, Canlas, Andras, Andreas, Karas, Arras

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You can see how Canyras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canyras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Canyras families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Canyras's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Canyras families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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