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Canipe Family History

Canipe Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kneip.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Canipe family from?

You can see how Canipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canipe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Canipe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Canipe families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canipe's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Canipe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canipe 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 Canipe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canipe. 33% of Canipe men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Canipe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canipe were Carpenter and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Looper
    22%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Canipe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canipe 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Canipe. 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 Canipe. For the veterans among your Canipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canipe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Canipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Canipe in 1958 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canipe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canipe 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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