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Caneman Family History

Caneman 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: Coleman, Neman, Carman, Canepa, Copeman, Hageman, Ganesan, Cashman

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Where is the Caneman family from?

You can see how Caneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Caneman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Caneman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Caneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caneman 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 Caneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caneman 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 Caneman. 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 Caneman. For the veterans among your Caneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caneman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Caneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Caneman in 1977 was 64, and 87 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caneman 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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