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Canselo Family History

Canselo 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: Canseco, Mansell, Anselm, Ansell, Cancel, Castelo, Canela, Canell

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Where is the Canselo family from?

You can see how Canselo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canselo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Canselo family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Canselo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Canselo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canselo 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 Canselo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Canselo. 100% of Canselo women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canselo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Canselo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Canselo in 1964 was 39, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canselo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canselo 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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