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Cannold Family History

Cannold 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: Hannold, Cannon, Mangold, Arnold, Cannone, Darnold, Honnold, Connole

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Where is the Cannold family from?

You can see how Cannold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cannold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cannold families living in Cheshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cannold's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cannold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannold 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 Cannold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannold 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 Cannold. 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 Cannold. For the veterans among your Cannold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannold lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cannold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cannold in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannold 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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