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Cannam Family History

Cannam Surname Meaning

see Canham.

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


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Where is the Cannam family from?

You can see how Cannam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cannam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cannam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cannam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Cannam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannam 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 Cannam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cannam. 84% of Cannam 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
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

What Cannam family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cannam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cannam in 1967 was 62, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannam 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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