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Canright Family History

Canright Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Kenwright a variant of Kendrick or Kerrick.

Possibly an altered form of German Kenrich.

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


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Where is the Canright family from?

You can see how Canright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Canright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Canright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Canright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Canright families in 1891.
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What did your Canright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canright. 37% of Canright men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Canright. 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 289 military records available for the last name Canright. For the veterans among your Canright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canright lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Canright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Canright in 1960 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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