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Canive Family History

Canive 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: Canipe, Canine, Cane, Cave, Clive, Larive, Canida, Canode, Canova

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Where is the Canive family from?

You can see how Canive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canive family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Canive family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Canive's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Canive families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canive 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 Canive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canive 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 Canive. 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 Canive. For the veterans among your Canive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canive lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Canive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Canive in 1978 was 76, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canive 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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