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Canncey Family History

Canncey 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: Canney, Cancel, Carney, Chancey, Carnley, Hanney, Cantley, Cagney

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Where is the Canncey family from?

You can see how Canncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canncey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Canncey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Canncey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Canncey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Canncey families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canncey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Canncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Canncey in 1965 was 54, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canncey 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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