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Cancar Family History

Cancar 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: Ancar, Caesar, Canal, Janca, Cancel, Zanca, Loncar, Canter, Anwar

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Where is the Cancar family from?

You can see how Cancar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cancar family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cancar's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cancar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cancar 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 Cancar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancar 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 Cancar. 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 Cancar. For the veterans among your Cancar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Cancar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cancar in 1966 was 78, and 89 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cancar 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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