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Cancick Family History

Cancick 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: Hancock, Connick, Carrick, Cancino, Carcich, Caddick, Cancio, Yanick

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Where is the Cancick family from?

You can see how Cancick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancick family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cancick families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cancick families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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