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Cannason Family History

Cannason 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: Cannon, Cinnamon, Cannavo, Cannan, Arnason, Mannan, Anson, Hanson

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Where is the Cannason family from?

You can see how Cannason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cannason families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cannason families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannason's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cannason families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannason lifespan?

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