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Cannassa Family History

Cannassa 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, Casassa, Cannada, Manasse, Cannella, Canada, La Nasa

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Where is the Cannassa family from?

You can see how Cannassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannassa family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Cannassa family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannassa's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cannassa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannassa 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 Cannassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannassa 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 Cannassa. 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 Cannassa. For the veterans among your Cannassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannassa lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Cannassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cannassa in 1986 was 76, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannassa 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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