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Cancelas Family History

Cancelas 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: Cancel, Canela, Candela, Canlas, Canepa, Cardenas, Castelan, Angeles

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Where is the Cancelas family from?

You can see how Cancelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cancelas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cancelas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cancelas families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cancelas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Cancelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cancelas in 1981 was 73, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cancelas 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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