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Canent Family History

Canent 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: Canant, Cane, Conant, Canepa, Parent, Cadena, Cann, Carnett, Canela

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Where is the Canent family from?

You can see how Canent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canent family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Canent family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Canent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Canent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canent 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 Canent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canent 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 Canent. 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 Canent. For the veterans among your Canent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canent lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Canent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Canent in 1981 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canent 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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