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Canlett Family History

Canlett Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a reduced variant of Candelent itself a variant of Candlin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Canlett family from?

You can see how Canlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Canlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Canlett families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canlett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Canlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canlett 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 Canlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Canlett. 70% of Canlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canlett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Canlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Canlett in 1964 was 66, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canlett 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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