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Canalo Family History

Canalo 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: Canal, Manalo, Canale, Canali, Tantalo, Canto, Cefalo, Calo, Catano

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Where is the Canalo family from?

You can see how Canalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Canalo families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Canalo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Canalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canalo 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 Canalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canalo 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 Canalo. 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 Canalo. For the veterans among your Canalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canalo lifespan?

Average Canalo life expectancy in 1988 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canalo 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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