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Canney Family History

Canney Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal): variant of Canny.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Canney family from?

You can see how Canney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Canney families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Canney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Canney families in 1891.
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What did your Canney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Canney. 50% of Canney men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Canney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canney were Small Book Shop (own Ac and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Small Book Shop (own Ac
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Art Mistress (retired)
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Canney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Canney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Canney. 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 Canney. For the veterans among your Canney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Canney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Canney in 1953 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canney 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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