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Cannalley Family History

Cannalley 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: Mcannally, Dannelley, Connelley, Connolley, Connally, Connolly

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Where is the Cannalley family from?

You can see how Cannalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannalley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cannalley family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cannalley's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cannalley families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannalley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Cannalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cannalley in 1970 was 67, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannalley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannalley 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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