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Canaff Family History

Canaff 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: Caniff, Canal, Danoff, Canada, Canard, Janoff, Canas, Canaan, Naff

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Where is the Canaff family from?

You can see how Canaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Canaff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Canaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canaff 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 Canaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canaff 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 Canaff. 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 Canaff. For the veterans among your Canaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canaff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Canaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Canaff in 1978 was 51, and 76 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canaff 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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