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Cannal Family History

Cannal 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: Canal, Carnal, Cannan, Cannon, Hanna, Mannan, Manna, Cann, Mangal

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Where is the Cannal family from?

You can see how Cannal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cannal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cannal family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannal's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cannal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannal 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 Cannal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannal 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 Cannal. 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 Cannal. For the veterans among your Cannal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannal lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Cannal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cannal in 1977 was 64, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannal 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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