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Cancan Family History

Cancan 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: Canaan, Cannan, Canan, Cannon, Mannan, Mangan, Duncan, Carman, Callan

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Where is the Cancan family from?

You can see how Cancan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Cancan families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Cancan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cancan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cancan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancan 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 Cancan. 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 Cancan. For the veterans among your Cancan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancan lifespan?

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