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Canary Family History

Canary Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Kanarek ‘canary’. Compare Kanary. Altered form of Irish Connery.

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


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Where is the Canary family from?

You can see how Canary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Canary families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Canary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Canary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canary 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 Canary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canary. 100% of Canary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Canary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canary 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Canary. 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 Canary. For the veterans among your Canary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canary lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Canary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Canary in 1958 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canary 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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