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Cances Family History

Cances 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, Cane, Lance, Hance, Chance, Cales, Dance, Mannes, Canter

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Where is the Cances family from?

You can see how Cances families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cances family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cances families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cances families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cances's in USA. California had the highest population of Cances families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cances 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 Cances. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cances 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 Cances. 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 Cances. For the veterans among your Cances ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cances lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Cances life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cances in 1977 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cances 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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