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Cancin Family History

Cancin 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: Cantin, Cancino, Cancio, Carlin, Cain, Cannon, Hankin, Cantlin

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Where is the Cancin family from?

You can see how Cancin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancin family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Cancin families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Cancin families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Cancin families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cancin lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Cancin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cancin in 1993 was 52, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cancin 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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