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Caniford Family History

Caniford 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: Langford, Hansford, Sandford, Hanford, Cranford, Lanford, Ransford

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Where is the Caniford family from?

You can see how Caniford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caniford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caniford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caniford family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Caniford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Caniford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caniford 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 Caniford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caniford. 100% of Caniford men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Caniford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Caniford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caniford in 1969 was 58, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caniford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caniford 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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