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Caniss Family History

Caniss 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: Danis, Manis, Cass, Cabaniss, Banis, Niss, Canida, Carias, Canino

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Where is the Caniss family from?

You can see how Caniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caniss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Caniss families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Caniss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Caniss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caniss 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 Caniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caniss 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 Caniss. 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 Caniss. For the veterans among your Caniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caniss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caniss 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caniss

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