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Cannarty Family History

Cannarty 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: Cannata, Canary, Cannaday, Cannady, January, Gannaway, Finnerty

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Where is the Cannarty family from?

You can see how Cannarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannarty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cannarty families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Cannarty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannarty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cannarty families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannarty 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 Cannarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannarty 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 Cannarty. 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 Cannarty. For the veterans among your Cannarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannarty lifespan?

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