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Canns Family History

Canns 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: Cann, Canas, Canny, Cains, Manns, Carns, Cane, Mann, Carne, Cain

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Where is the Canns family from?

You can see how Canns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Canns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Canns families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Canns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Canns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canns 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 Canns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canns. 50% of Canns men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canns lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Canns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Canns in 1964 was 78, and 67 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canns 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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