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Cannann Family History

Cannann 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: Cannan, Cannon, Mannan, Annand, Cannata, Hannan, Canning, Cannone

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Where is the Cannann family from?

You can see how Cannann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cannann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cannann families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannann's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Cannann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannann 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 Cannann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannann 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 Cannann. 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 Cannann. For the veterans among your Cannann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Cannann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cannann in 1975 was 54, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannann 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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