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Cainnin Family History

Cainnin 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: Cannon, Cantin, Canning, Cannan, Fannin, Annin, Finnin, Tinnin

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Where is the Cainnin family from?

You can see how Cainnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cainnin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cainnin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cainnin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cainnin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Cainnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cainnin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cainnin. 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 Cainnin. For the veterans among your Cainnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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