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Canivan Family History

Canivan 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: Canavan, Cavan, Canida, Canova, Lanigan, Hanavan, Canaan, Cannan

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Where is the Canivan family from?

You can see how Canivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Canivan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Canivan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Canivan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canivan 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 Canivan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Canivan family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Canivan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Canivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canivan in 1972 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canivan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canivan 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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