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Canells Family History

Canells 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: Canell, Capelle, Carnell, Vanella, Capella, Canela, Cannella, Capell

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Where is the Canells family from?

You can see how Canells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canells family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Canells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Canells families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Canells's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Canells families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canells. 100% of Canells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canells lifespan?

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