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Caneup Family History

Caneup 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: Canup, Cane, Canepa, Canela, Canell, Canedo, Cantu, Canez, Canedy

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Caneup. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caneup. For the veterans among your Caneup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caneup lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Caneup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caneup in 1977 was 82, and 49 in 1997.

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