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Cannas Family History

Cannas 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: Canas, Canlas, Cannan, Annas, Cannon, Hanna, Mannan, Annis, Manna

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Where is the Cannas family from?

You can see how Cannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cannas families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Cannas families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cannas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannas 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 Cannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cannas. 100% of Cannas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannas lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Cannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cannas in 1993 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannas 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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