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Canedo Family History

Canedo Surname Meaning

Spanish (Cañedo) Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of various minor places called Cañedo or Canedo.

It is derived from the Latin canna ‘reed’.

The name incorporates the locative suffix -etum.

These elements together indicate a geographical connection to areas where reeds may be found.

The use of the name across different languages highlights its cultural significance in the Iberian Peninsula.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Canedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canedo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Canedo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Canedo's in USA. California had the highest population of Canedo families in 1880.
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What did your Canedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canedo. 40% of Canedo men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foundry Helper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Canedo. 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 183 military records available for the last name Canedo. For the veterans among your Canedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canedo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Canedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Canedo in 1959 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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