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Cannavon Family History

Cannavon 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: Cannavo, Cannon, Canavan, Cinnamon, Cannan, Mannan, Hannon, Canton

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Where is the Cannavon family from?

You can see how Cannavon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannavon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Cannavon families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cannavon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannavon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cannavon families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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