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Canant Family History

Canant Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Conant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Canant family from?

You can see how Canant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Canant families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Canant's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Canant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canant 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 Canant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canant. 27% of Canant men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Canant women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canant were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%

What Canant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Canant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canant 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Canant. 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 356 military records available for the last name Canant. For the veterans among your Canant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Canant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Canant in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canant 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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