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Cancina Family History

Cancina 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: Cancino, Caccia, Ancona, Canida, Macina, Canino, Cantin, Canning

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Where is the Cancina family from?

You can see how Cancina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cancina family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cancina's in USA. California had the highest population of Cancina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cancina 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 Cancina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancina 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 Cancina. 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 Cancina. For the veterans among your Cancina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancina lifespan?

Average Cancina life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cancina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cancina 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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