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Cannavale Family History

Cannavale 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: Carnevale, Caccavale, Cannata, Canavan, Annable, Cannavo, Canale

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Where is the Cannavale family from?

You can see how Cannavale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannavale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cannavale families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cannavale's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cannavale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannavale 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 Cannavale ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cannavale family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannavale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cannavale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cannavale in 1969 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cannavale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannavale 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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