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Canmann Family History

Canmann 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: Carman, Hammann, Karmann, Haumann, Ammann, Dammann, Calman, Canzano

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Where is the Canmann family from?

You can see how Canmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Canmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Canmann families living in Missouri. This was about 97% of all the recorded Canmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Canmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canmann 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 Canmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canmann 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 Canmann. 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 Canmann. For the veterans among your Canmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Canmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Canmann in 1966 was 80, and 95 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canmann 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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